Artwork
Tobias and the Angel Arriving at Raguel's House
Tobias and the Angel Arriving at Raguel's House is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Johannes van Doetechum the Elder. It dates from 1565 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Tobias and the Angel Arriving at Raguel's House is a print created around 1565 by Johannes van Doetecum the Elder using etching and engraving on laid paper. It depicts a biblical scene with detailed texture and shading.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a group of figures outside a large house with a tower, set against a landscape with a distant city. A man lies on the ground while another stands over him with a sword, accompanied by animals.
Technique & Style
Doetecum's precise engraving technique is evident in the detailed rendering of the scene, likely derived from designs by Pieter Bruegel the Elder. The use of etching and engraving on laid paper allowed for intricate textures and shading.
History & Provenance
Doetecum was active in Deventer before moving to Haarlem in 1578. He often collaborated with his brother Lucas on print series, contributing to the circulation of imagery in the late 16th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johannes van Doetechum the Elder
Joannes van Doetecum the Elder (1530 – 1605) was a Dutch engraver-cartographer known for his etched works after genre scenes by Pieter Bruegel the Elder and maps of various cities in the Netherlands.
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