Artwork
Young Tobiah and the Angel
Young Tobiah and the Angel is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Toussaint Gelton. It dates from 1662 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Young Tobiah and the Angel is a 1662 oil painting by Dutch Golden Age artist Toussaint Gelton, characterized by a serene outdoor setting and a biblical theme.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene from religious tradition, featuring a youthful Tobiah accompanied by a winged angel. Tobiah holds a fish and a stick, while the angel, dressed in a blue robe, stands beside him. The composition conveys a sense of tranquility through the boy's calm demeanor and the peaceful environment.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work reflects Gelton's adherence to Dutch Golden Age traditions, with influences from contemporaries like Gerrit Dou and Cornelis van Poelenburgh evident in its execution.
History & Provenance
Created in 1662, the painting is part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst. Gelton, active in The Hague with ties to Swedish and Danish royal courts, produced this piece within the religious genre.
Context
The painting's serene outdoor scene, with its blend of religious narrative and peaceful natural setting, situates it within the broader artistic and cultural landscape of 17th-century Dutch religious painting.
Legacy
As a work by Toussaint Gelton, *Young Tobiah and the Angel* contributes to the artist's oeuvre, reflecting his contribution to the Dutch Golden Age. For further exploration of Gelton's works, additional resources are available.
Artist & collection
Artist
Toussaint Gelton (1630 – 1680) was a Dutch painter known for his work buying paintings in 1658 for the Swedish king Charles X Gustav and the family of Swedish noble Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie.
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Klassische Landschaft (Umkreis)
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Italian landscape
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Young Tobiah and the Angel