1653
oil
copper
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Landscape with Tobias and the Angel is a 1653 oil by Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting shows a landscape with a river, trees, and hills. In the foreground, two figures are on the riverbank: one is sitting on a rock, and the other is standing with a staff. They are looking at a fish lying on the rock. The scene is set in a natural environment, with a few buildings visible in the distance. The sky is blue, and the overall mood is serene. The painting is done on copper, which gives it a unique texture and shine. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro, which is known for its use of strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume.
Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi (1606 – 28 November 1680) was an Italian painter, draughtsman, printmaker and architect. He was an accomplished fresco painter of classical landscapes which were popular with leading Roman families.
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