Who painted Tobias and the Angel (small plate)?

Tobias and the Angel (small plate) was painted by Hendrik Goudt in 1608.

Where can I see Tobias and the Angel (small plate)?

Tobias and the Angel (small plate) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Tobias and the Angel (small plate)?

Tobias and the Angel (small plate) is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Tobias and the Angel (small plate)

Hendrik Goudt , 1608

Tobias and the Angel (small plate) is a print by the Baroque artist Hendrik Goudt. It dates from 1608 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Hendrik Goudt’s small plate, titled “Tobias and the Angel,” is an early‑17th‑century black‑and‑white etching dated 1608. The print measures modestly and is part of the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is displayed among other works of the period.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts two figures on a riverbank: an older man in loose robes leaning on a staff, and a younger companion holding a staff and indicating a flopping fish. Behind them a winged being, identified as an angel, holds a fish on a string, suggesting the biblical episode in which the archangel guides Tobias in his quest for a cure.

Technique & Style

Executed in etching, the work relies on fine line work and stark contrasts to convey a storm‑laden sky, wind‑bent trees, and distant architecture. The composition emphasizes movement and dramatic lighting, hallmarks of the early Baroque aesthetic that favored dynamic narratives and heightened emotional tension.

History & Provenance

Created in 1608, the plate entered the Cleveland Museum of Art’s holdings through acquisition in the twentieth century, though the precise chain of ownership prior to its museum purchase is not fully documented. Goudt, a Dutch printmaker active in the early Baroque period, produced the work after studying with Rembrandt’s circle, reflecting contemporary print‑making practices.