Who painted Tobias and the Angel Arriving at Raguel's House?

Tobias and the Angel Arriving at Raguel's House was painted by Johannes van Doetechum the Elder in 1565.

Where can I see Tobias and the Angel Arriving at Raguel's House?

Tobias and the Angel Arriving at Raguel's House is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Tobias and the Angel Arriving at Raguel's House?

Tobias and the Angel Arriving at Raguel's House is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Tobias and the Angel Arriving at Raguel's House?

Museum-quality prints of Tobias and the Angel Arriving at Raguel's House are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Tobias and the Angel Arriving at Raguel's House

Johannes van Doetechum the Elder , 1565

Tobias and the Angel Arriving at Raguel's House is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Johannes van Doetechum the Elder. It dates from 1565 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in margin below image, in plate: Raguel (angelo intercessore) tradit filiam suam Tobi[a]e in uxorem; in margin below image, at right, in plate: 4; verso, vertically at upper right, in graphite by a later hand: Dublette, verglichen P-B; verso, lower left, vertically, in graphite by a later hand: Bol, Hans 1534-1593

About this work

Overview

Tobias and the Angel Arriving at Raguel's House is a print created around 1565 by Johannes van Doetecum the Elder using etching and engraving on laid paper. It depicts a biblical scene with detailed texture and shading.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a group of figures outside a large house with a tower, set against a landscape with a distant city. A man lies on the ground while another stands over him with a sword, accompanied by animals.

Technique & Style

Doetecum's precise engraving technique is evident in the detailed rendering of the scene, likely derived from designs by Pieter Bruegel the Elder. The use of etching and engraving on laid paper allowed for intricate textures and shading.

History & Provenance

Doetecum was active in Deventer before moving to Haarlem in 1578. He often collaborated with his brother Lucas on print series, contributing to the circulation of imagery in the late 16th century.

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Artist

Johannes van Doetechum the Elder

Joannes van Doetecum the Elder (1530 – 1605) was a Dutch engraver-cartographer known for his etched works after genre scenes by Pieter Bruegel the Elder and maps of various cities in the Netherlands.