Artwork
The Angel Raphael Takes Leave of Old Tobit and his Son Tobias
The Angel Raphael Takes Leave of Old Tobit and his Son Tobias is a photography by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1618 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
The Angel Raphael Takes Leave of Old Tobit and his Son Tobias is a 1618 painting by 30643_person, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a poignant scene of departure, featuring the angel Raphael, Tobit, and Tobias.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates a biblical moment of farewell between the angel Raphael and the family of Tobit. The angel, having guided Tobias on a journey, prepares to leave. The composition conveys a sense of serene parting, emphasized by Tobit's reassuring hand on Tobias' shoulder.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, to draw attention to the angel's face and flowing robes. This technique creates depth and emotional focus within the scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1618, the painting is attributed to 30643_person. Its current location is the Museum of Ethnography, though the full provenance details are not specified here.
Context
Set against a dramatic sky with a distant cityscape and a watching soldier, the scene blends heavenly and earthly elements. A rooster and a goat at the figures' feet add a touch of everyday life to the biblical narrative.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
