Tobias and the Angel (The Little Tobias)
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white engraving shows a man and a boy by a stormy lake. The man carries a large fish over his shoulder while the boy holds a stick, pointing toward a cloudy sky. A dog sits nearby, and horses rest in the background under dark, swirling clouds. The scene looks like a story from the Bible, where an angel helps a traveler catch a fish. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the figures stand out. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed prints like this one.
