Artwork
Der Engel verlässt die Familie des Tobias
Der Engel verlässt die Familie des Tobias is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Victors. It dates from 1651 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Der Engel verlässt die Familie des Tobias is a 1651 painting by Jan Victors, a Dutch artist known for his biblical scenes. The work is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dramatic indoor scene with four figures and a winged being above them. The central woman, dressed in white with gold trim, kneels with her hands raised, suggesting a moment of prayer or surprise. The presence of the winged figure and the woman's jewelry imply a religious or historical narrative.
Technique & Style
The painting features strong chiaroscuro, a lighting technique that creates pronounced contrasts between light and dark. This style, characteristic of Victors' work as a follower of Rembrandt, accentuates the figures and objects, drawing attention to their expressions and actions.
History & Provenance
Created in 1651, the painting reflects Victors' specialization in biblical history paintings, influenced by his Calvinist beliefs. The work is now held in the Alte Pinakothek.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Victors (or Fictor; 1619 – 1676) was a Dutch Golden Age painter mainly of history paintings of Biblical scenes, with some genre scenes.
- The Angel Taking Leave of Tobit and His Family
Prophet Elisha and the Shunammite woman on Mt. Carmel
The Angel Raphael Takes Leave of Old Tobit and his Son Tobias
Jonah Preaching to the People of Niniveh
The Angel Raphael Takes Leave of Old Tobit and his Son Tobias
The Laborer of Gibea Offering Hospitality to the Levite and His Wife
The Meeting of David and Abigail
The Levite at Gibeah
The Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus
Untitled
Joosefin verinen viitta
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia