Who painted Tobias and the Angel [verso]?

Tobias and the Angel [verso] was painted by Hermann Weyer in 1616.

Where can I see Tobias and the Angel [verso]?

Tobias and the Angel [verso] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Tobias and the Angel [verso]?

Tobias and the Angel [verso] is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Tobias and the Angel [verso]?

Museum-quality prints of Tobias and the Angel [verso] are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Tobias and the Angel [verso]

Hermann Weyer , 1616

Tobias and the Angel [verso] is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Hermann Weyer. It dates from 1616 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:illegible inscription by later hand at lower left

About this work

Overview

Tobias and the Angel [verso] is a drawing by Hermann Weyer, created around 1616. It is executed in pen and black ink on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a winged figure, likely an angel, guiding a man forward with a staff. A dog precedes them, and the background features turbulent, swirling lines suggesting a dynamic sky.

Technique & Style

Weyer's use of bold black ink and cross-hatching creates texture and depth. The crisscrossed strokes convey a sense of energy and spontaneity, characteristic of a sketchy style.