Artwork
The Blindness of Tobit: a Sketch
The Blindness of Tobit: a Sketch is an ink print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1629 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Blindness of Tobit: a Sketch is an etching by Rembrandt van Rijn, created around 1629.
Subject & Meaning
This etching illustrates a scene from the biblical story of Tobit, depicting a figure, likely Tobit, standing in a doorway with his head bowed and hands clasped in prayer, conveying a sense of introspection and devotion.
Technique & Style
Rembrandt's use of light and shadow creates depth and atmosphere, drawing attention to the central figure, and achieving a mood of quiet contemplation through simple yet effective lines and shading.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
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The Blindness of Tobit: The Larger Plate