Artwork
Tobias and the Angel
Tobias and the Angel is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Altobello Melone. It dates from 1521 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
Tobias and the Angel is an oil painting created by Altobello Melone in 1521, currently housed at the Ashmolean Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Tobias, a young boy, accompanied by an angel, conveying a sense of peace and tranquility through their gentle expressions and calm demeanor.
Technique & Style
Soft colors and delicate brushstrokes characterize the work, contributing to its serene atmosphere.
Context
The painting is part of the Ashmolean Museum's collection, which features numerous examples of Renaissance art.
Artist & collection
Beweinungsaltar: Ein Heiliger mit dem Stifter Bernhard (?) von Huchtenbroich
Saint John the Baptist
San Giovanni Battista
Madonna and Child
Saint Christopher and the Infant Christ
Christ blessing
Verkündigung Mariae: Engel
Saint John the Baptist
John the Baptist
Saint Roch
Saint Jerome
The three archangels with the little Tobias