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 20. The father tries to unite the brothers

 

 17. The order given to kill the fatted calf

 18. A feast to celebrate

19. The older son refuses to join in

 

16. He is welcomed by his father

 

13. He is expelled

14. He looks for work 

 15. He reflects on his faults

 

 12. He looses all at dice

 

 9. two dancers lead him off

10. He is crowned king of the dance 

11. The money spent he is thrown out

 

 8. He is welcomed by a woman

 

 5. The father gives him his part

 6. The older brother in the fields

7. The young man set off from home

 

4. The Prodigal Son claims his heritage

 

 1. Donors: The tanners

 2. Donors: The tanners

3. Donors: The tanners

Bourges Cathedral

w. 5

Date: c. 1210-15

The Prodigal Son

The heads in the background

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