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 480 Painting painter whose life was so simple and devoid of pomp. The Prodigal Son is, however, far superior to the Abraham. The oroup of the wretched and repentant son kneeling at the feet of his noble and affectionate father ; the group of Fig. 162,— S. John the Baptist. By Murillo. In the Prado Museum, Madrid. the servants hastening to bring food and clothes ; even to the little dog of the family, who has come to recognize and caress the fugitive, and the fat calf which is to be killed