Artwork
Tobias and the Angel
Tobias and the Angel is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Jean Charles Cazin. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Accession no.
- 873
- Credit line
- Henry Field Memorial Collection
About this work
Overview
Tobias and the Angel is an oil on canvas painting created by Jean Charles Cazin in 1878, now held at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene from the biblical story of Tobias, showing the young Tobias and an angel walking together down a dirt path at dusk, accompanied by a small dog. Tobias carries a fish that would later be used to heal his father's blindness.
Technique & Style
Cazin's use of soft, smoky tones and quiet light creates a serene atmosphere. The angel's wings are subtly integrated into the evening sky, achieving a sense of harmony between the figures and their surroundings.
Context
The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and mood, contributes to its contemplative ambiance.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Charles Cazin was a French landscapist, museum curator and ceramicist.
