Young Tobiah and the Angel
1662
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1662
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Young Tobiah and the Angel is a 1662 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting depicts a serene scene of a young boy and an angel standing together on the bank of a river. The boy, dressed in a brown shirt and white pants, holds a fish in his right hand and a staff in his left. The angel, wearing a blue dress over a white shirt, has large wings and stands behind the boy, guiding him. The background of the painting features a tranquil river with trees and bushes along its banks. The sky above is a soft blue with white clouds, adding to the peaceful atmosphere of the scene. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures of the boy and the angel. To learn more about this technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.
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