Tobias and the Angel (small plate)
1608
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1608
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a black-and-white etching of two men by a riverbank. One man, dressed in loose robes, leans on a stick while the other—younger, with a staff—points toward a fish flopping on the shore. A winged figure stands behind them, holding a fish on a string. In the background, a stormy sky looms over trees and distant buildings, while a dog lies near the water’s edge. The winged figure is likely an angel, guiding the men through a storm. The scene looks like a moment from a Bible story, where an angel helps a traveler. Next, look up Baroque to see how this dramatic lighting and movement fit into that art style.
