Artwork
The Healing of Tobit
The Healing of Tobit is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Bernardo Strozzi. It dates from 1625 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Healing of Tobit is a painting depicting a pivotal scene from a biblical narrative. It shows a group of figures, including a young man and an elderly blind man, in a moment of dramatic revelation.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates the story of Tobias, who retrieves family funds and returns home to heal his blind father, Tobit, using the gallbladder of a fish. The scene captures the miraculous cure and the angel Raphael's revelation of his true identity.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to convey the emotional intensity of the scene.
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Artist
Bernardo Strozzi, named il Cappuccino and il Prete Genovese (c. 1581 – 2 August 1644), was an Italian Baroque artist who was a painter and engraver. A canvas and fresco artist, his wide subject range included history,…
