Who painted Tobias is threatened by the fish?

Tobias is threatened by the fish was painted by Unknown in 1550.

Where can I see Tobias is threatened by the fish?

Tobias is threatened by the fish is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Tobias is threatened by the fish?

Tobias is threatened by the fish is associated with Mannerism.

Artwork

Tobias is threatened by the fish

Unknown , 1550

Tobias is threatened by the fish is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Tobias is threatened by the fish' depicts a scene from a biblical narrative, showing a kneeling figure in a red robe, an angel, and a large fish in a serene natural setting.

Subject & Meaning

The scene illustrates a moment from the story of Tobias, where the protagonist is cautioned by the angel Raphael about the dangers of a fish he has caught, foreshadowing the events that unfold in the story.

Technique & Style

The composition features a kneeling figure and an angel in a landscape with trees, rocks, and a river, utilizing a naturalistic style to convey a sense of calm and tension simultaneously.