Rembrandt and Saskia in the parable of the Prodigal Son

Rembrandt and Saskia in the parable of the Prodigal Son is a 17th‑century oil painting in which Rembrandt and his wife Saskia stand close together in a dim, domestic interior. The man holds a tall glass aloft while the woman faces the viewer, their figures arranged in a tight diagonal, with textured fabrics and lace rendered in painterly detail. The palette is warm and earthy—ochres, browns, and reds—set against a dark background, and the scene is illuminated with strong Rembrandt‑style chiaroscuro.