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Tobias Restoring his Fathers Sight, 1652 (oil on canvas)
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Tobias Restoring his Fathers Sight, 1652 (oil on canvas)
BWM150050 Tobias Restoring his Fathers Sight, 1652 (oil on canvas) by Pereda y Salgado, Antonio (1611-78); 192x157 cm; The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; Spanish, out of copyright
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Apocrypha Apocryphal Archangel Blind Bonesetter Cure Healer Healing Miracle Raphael Tobit Wing
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This print captures the profound biblical scene of "Tobias Restoring his Fathers Sight" painted by Antonio Pereda y Salgado in 1652. The oil on canvas masterpiece, measuring an impressive 192x157 cm, is housed at The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK. The painting depicts a momentous miracle as Tobias heals his father's blindness with the assistance of the archangel Raphael. Derived from the apocryphal book of Tobit in the Old Testament, this religious narrative showcases faith and divine intervention. Pereda's skillful brushwork brings to life the emotional intensity of this miraculous event. With vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail, he portrays Tobias delicately touching his father's eyes while Raphael hovers above them with majestic wings unfurled. The composition exudes a sense of hope and awe as viewers witness this extraordinary act of healing unfold before their eyes. The use of symbolism such as fish gall further emphasizes the significance and power behind this ancient tale. As we gaze upon this remarkable painting through Bridgeman Images' lens, we are reminded not only of its artistic brilliance but also its spiritual resonance. It serves as a testament to Christianity's belief in miracles and highlights humanity's enduring quest for faith and redemption.
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