Tobias and the Angel
1746
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1746
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
This painting shows a young man holding a fish, with an angel standing behind him. The angel has large wings and is dressed in a white robe with a red sash. The young man is kneeling on the ground, looking down at the fish. The angel is pointing to something in the distance. There are some trees and a body of water in the background. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the scene. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
