Marriage of Tobias and Sarah
1645
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
french_classical_baroque fireplace
1645
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting depicts a scene with three main figures. On the left, a man sits in front of a fireplace, his hands raised as if in surprise or alarm. Behind him, an angel with large wings and a staff stands, looking towards the man. To the right, a woman sits on a chair, holding a white cloth. The angel's wings are spread wide, and the man's posture suggests he is reacting to something. The woman's expression is calm, and she seems to be watching the scene unfold. The fireplace is the central focus of the painting, with flames burning brightly within. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark, adds depth and drama to the scene. Look up chiaroscuro to learn more about this artistic technique.
