Who painted Landscape with Tobias and the Angel?

Landscape with Tobias and the Angel was painted by Guercino in 1616.

Where can I see Landscape with Tobias and the Angel?

Landscape with Tobias and the Angel is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Landscape with Tobias and the Angel?

Landscape with Tobias and the Angel is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Landscape with Tobias and the Angel

Guercino , 1616

Landscape with Tobias and the Angel is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Guercino. It dates from 1616 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with Tobias and the Angel is a 1616 painting on copper by Guercino, an Italian artist from Cento. It exemplifies the early Baroque style.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the biblical figures of Tobias and an angel in a naturalistic landscape. The scene conveys serenity and tranquility, with the figures engaged in conversation on a winding path.

Technique & Style

Guercino's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and dimension. His early work is characterized by vigorous naturalism, and the luminous quality of his drawings is evident in this painting.

History & Provenance

Guercino, born Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, created this work early in his career, before developing a more classical style.

Artist & collection

Artist

Guercino

Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (8 February 1591 – 22 December 1666), better known as (il) Guercino (Italian pronunciation: ), was an Italian Baroque painter and draftsman from Cento in the Emilia region, who was active in Rome and Bologna.