Artwork
Tobias and the Angel [verso]
![Tobias and the Angel [verso], by Hermann Weyer, ink, 1616](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/hermann-weyer--tobias-and-the-angel-verso--e00682edf3b74b17-w1024.webp)
Tobias and the Angel [verso] is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Hermann Weyer. It dates from 1616 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Tobias and the Angel [verso] is a drawing by Hermann Weyer, created around 1616. It is executed in pen and black ink on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a winged figure, likely an angel, guiding a man forward with a staff. A dog precedes them, and the background features turbulent, swirling lines suggesting a dynamic sky.
Technique & Style
Weyer's use of bold black ink and cross-hatching creates texture and depth. The crisscrossed strokes convey a sense of energy and spontaneity, characteristic of a sketchy style.
Artist & collection
![The Holy Family with Saints [recto], by Hermann Weyer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/hermann-weyer--the-holy-family-with-saints-recto--4d51f9f823625a43-w320.webp)
