Artwork
Landscape with Tobias and the Angel
Landscape with Tobias and the Angel is a paint painting by the Barbizon school artist Giovanni Battista Gaulli. It dates from 1684 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with Tobias and the Angel is a painting by Giovanni Battista Gaulli, created around 1684. It is a representative work of the artist, who was active during the High Baroque and early Rococo periods.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene featuring an angel and a figure, traditionally identified as Tobias, within a natural setting. The angel guides the figure, who holds a fish, suggesting a narrative related to the story of Tobias from the Book of Tobit.
Technique & Style
Gaulli's work is characterized by soft colors and gentle brushstrokes, creating a serene atmosphere. The painting reflects the influence of Gian Lorenzo Bernini and is associated with the landscape genre.
History & Provenance
The painting is housed in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. Despite being associated with the Barbizon School movement in its description, Gaulli's work predates the movement, which emerged in the 19th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Battista Gaulli (8 May 1639 – 2 April 1709), also known as Baciccio or Baciccia (Genoese nicknames for Giovanni Battista), was an Italian Baroque painter working in the High Baroque and early Rococo periods.
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