Artwork
Three Archangels with Tobias
Three Archangels with Tobias is a tempera painting by the Early Renaissance artist Francesco Botticini. It dates from 1470 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
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Overview
The painting 'Three Archangels with Tobias' is a tempera work created by Francesco Botticini around 1470. It is a religious panel depicting four figures in a landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows Tobias accompanied by three archangels: Gabriel, Michael, and Raphael. The figures are characterized by their distinct attire, including armor, robes, and capes, and are set against a rocky landscape under a blue sky. Tobias holds a fish, a detail that connects the narrative.
Technique & Style
The painting is executed in tempera, featuring bright, flat colors and smooth lines, characteristic of the style prevalent during the Early Renaissance. The use of tempera allowed for detailed and vivid representations.
History & Provenance
The painting is housed in the Uffizi Gallery. Francesco Botticini, a Florentine painter active throughout his life in Florence, is known for his altarpieces and small-scale religious panels, although only a limited number of his works are firmly attributed to him.
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Artist
Francesco Botticini (real name Francesco di Giovanni, 1446 – 16 January 1498) was an Italian painter of the Early Renaissance.
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