22 December

Born in 1849 – Christian Rohlfs, German painter.

Above: Return of the Prodigal Son, 1914

Also, born in 1905, American poet and essayist Kenneth Rexroth.

Against the ruin of the world, there is only one defense: the creative act.

Previously on December 22, Étienne Martellange & Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin.