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The Angel Raphael Takes Leave of Old Tobit and his Son Tobias, 1618 (oil on panel)
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The Angel Raphael Takes Leave of Old Tobit and his Son Tobias, 1618 (oil on panel)
1249129 The Angel Raphael Takes Leave of Old Tobit and his Son Tobias, 1618 (oil on panel) by Lastman, Pieter (1583-1633); 62x93 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: Tobias travels from Nineveh in Mesopotamia to collect some money owed to his blind father Tobit. He meets the disguised archangel Raphael who guides and protects him and cures Tobit of his blindness.
The elaborate silver pitcher in the foreground was commissioned by the Silversmiths Guild in Amsterdam from the Dutch silversmith Adam van Vianen (1568/69-1627).in
); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 23296846
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The Angel Raphael Takes Leave of Old Tobit and his Son Tobias" is a captivating oil painting by Pieter Lastman, created in 1618. The artwork, measuring 62x93 cm, can be found at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark. The painting depicts a significant moment from the biblical story of Tobit and Tobias. Tobias embarks on a journey from Nineveh to collect money owed to his blind father Tobit. Along the way, he encounters the disguised archangel Raphael who becomes his guide and protector. Eventually, Raphael cures Tobit's blindness. In this scene, we witness the emotional farewell between Raphael and both Tobit and Tobias. The artist skillfully captures their expressions of gratitude, awe, and sadness as they bid each other goodbye. Notably, an elaborate silver pitcher takes center stage in the foreground of the composition. This exquisite piece was commissioned by Amsterdam's Silversmiths Guild from renowned Dutch silversmith Adam van Vianen. Lastman's mastery shines through in this Baroque masterpiece with its attention to detail and rich symbolism. The painting beautifully combines elements of religious devotion with classical aesthetics that were characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age. "The Angel Raphael Takes Leave of Old Tobit and his Son Tobias" is not only a testament to Lastman's talent but also serves as a reminder of faith, guidance, healing power within our lives.
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