Rembrandt and Saskia in the Parable of the Prodigal Son
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"Rembrandt and Saskia in the Parable of the Prodigal Son" is a self-portrait-like painting by Rembrandt in which he portrays himself and his wife Saskia as the prodigal son and a companion in a lively tavern scene.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Rembrandt and Saskia in the Parable of the Prodigal Son canonical | 1 |
| The Prodigal Son in the Tavern by Rembrandt | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T541472 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Rembrandt and Saskia in the Parable of the Prodigal Son Context triple: [Saskia van Uylenburgh, depictedIn, Rembrandt and Saskia in the Parable of the Prodigal Son]
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A.
American Rembrandt
American Rembrandt is the nickname of Eastman Johnson, a 19th-century American painter renowned for his realistic genre scenes and portraits.
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B.
Rembrandt’s “Danaë”
Rembrandt’s “Danaë” is a renowned 17th-century oil painting depicting the mythological princess Danaë, celebrated for its dramatic use of light and emotional realism.
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C.
Girl with a Pearl Earring
Girl with a Pearl Earring is a famous 17th-century oil painting by Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer, celebrated for its enigmatic female subject and striking use of light and color.
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D.
The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp
The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp is a 1632 group portrait by Rembrandt depicting a public dissection in Amsterdam, celebrated for its dramatic lighting and psychological realism.
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E.
Vermeer Mill
Vermeer Mill is a fully functional Dutch-style windmill in Pella, Iowa, serving as a prominent cultural and historical landmark that reflects the town’s Dutch heritage.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Rembrandt and Saskia in the Parable of the Prodigal Son Target entity description: "Rembrandt and Saskia in the Parable of the Prodigal Son" is a self-portrait-like painting by Rembrandt in which he portrays himself and his wife Saskia as the prodigal son and a companion in a lively tavern scene.
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A.
American Rembrandt
American Rembrandt is the nickname of Eastman Johnson, a 19th-century American painter renowned for his realistic genre scenes and portraits.
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B.
Rembrandt’s “Danaë”
Rembrandt’s “Danaë” is a renowned 17th-century oil painting depicting the mythological princess Danaë, celebrated for its dramatic use of light and emotional realism.
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C.
Girl with a Pearl Earring
Girl with a Pearl Earring is a famous 17th-century oil painting by Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer, celebrated for its enigmatic female subject and striking use of light and color.
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D.
The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp
The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp is a 1632 group portrait by Rembrandt depicting a public dissection in Amsterdam, celebrated for its dramatic lighting and psychological realism.
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E.
Vermeer Mill
Vermeer Mill is a fully functional Dutch-style windmill in Pella, Iowa, serving as a prominent cultural and historical landmark that reflects the town’s Dutch heritage.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
oil painting
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painting ⓘ |
| artHistoricalCategory | Old Master painting ⓘ |
| artisticTheme |
marital relationship
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moral lesson ⓘ repentance (implied) ⓘ self-representation ⓘ worldly pleasure ⓘ |
| basedOn |
Parable of the Prodigal Son from the Gospel of Luke
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linked to:
Parable of the Prodigal Son
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| characterRoleOfRembrandt | prodigal son ⓘ |
| characterRoleOfSaskia | companion of the prodigal son ⓘ |
| colorPalette | warm tones ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Dutch Republic ⓘ |
| creator |
Rembrandt
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linked to:
Rembrandt van Rijn
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| culturalContext | Dutch Calvinist society ⓘ |
| depicts |
Rembrandt
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linked to:
Rembrandt van Rijn
Saskia van Uylenburgh ⓘ banquet ⓘ intimate couple ⓘ luxury and excess ⓘ merry company ⓘ parable of the prodigal son ⓘ
linked to:
Parable of the Prodigal Son
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| genre |
biblical painting
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history painting ⓘ self-portrait-like painting ⓘ tavern scene ⓘ |
| hasPart |
beer or wine jug
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dim interior background ⓘ figures seated at a table ⓘ food and drink on the table ⓘ large feathered hat ⓘ musical instrument ⓘ rich clothing ⓘ |
| interpretation | allegory of youthful extravagance ⓘ |
| languageOfTitle | English ⓘ |
| lighting | strong contrast between light and shadow ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
biblical parable
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prodigal son ⓘ |
| movement | Dutch Golden Age painting ⓘ |
| notableFor |
combining self-portrait with biblical narrative
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personalization of a religious subject ⓘ |
| period | Baroque ⓘ |
| portrays |
Rembrandt in lavish costume
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Saskia seated on Rembrandt's lap ⓘ |
| setting | tavern ⓘ |
| technique | chiaroscuro ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Rembrandt and Saskia in the Parable of the Prodigal Son Description of subject: "Rembrandt and Saskia in the Parable of the Prodigal Son" is a self-portrait-like painting by Rembrandt in which he portrays himself and his wife Saskia as the prodigal son and a companion in a lively tavern scene.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Rembrandt and Saskia in the Parable of the Prodigal Son