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Tobit and Anna with the Kid, 1626 (oil on panel)
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Tobit and Anna with the Kid, 1626 (oil on panel)
3545934 Tobit and Anna with the Kid, 1626 (oil on panel) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 39.5x30 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Tobits blindness has condemned him and his wife to a life of grinding poverty: his once expensive tabard is torn and tattered. When Anna comes home with a kid, a reward for her hard work, Tobit thinks she has stolen it. In desperation, he prays God to grant him a quick death. Anna looks on in bewilderment.
); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22444022
© Bridgeman Images
Apocrypha Apocryphal Blind Blindness Book Of Tobit Dutch Golden Age Goat Golden Age Ragged
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This print, titled "Tobit and Anna with the Kid" showcases Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn's mastery in capturing human emotions and storytelling through art. Painted in 1626, this oil on panel piece measures 39.5x30 cm and is housed at the renowned Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The scene depicted here portrays Tobit and Anna, a destitute couple condemned to a life of poverty due to Tobit's blindness. Their once opulent clothing now lies torn and tattered as a symbol of their fallen circumstances. When Anna returns home with a kid, earned through her hard work, Tobit misunderstands her intentions and believes she has stolen it. Desperation fills the air as Tobit beseeches God for release from his suffering by granting him a swift death. Meanwhile, Anna gazes upon him with bewilderment etched across her face, unable to comprehend his anguish. This painting delves into themes of faith, hardship, love amidst adversity, and the complexity of human relationships. It brings to life an episode from the apocryphal Book of Tobit within biblical lore during the Dutch Golden Age. Rembrandt's attention to detail shines through every brushstroke - from the ragged appearance of their clothes to the gentle presence of a dog nearby - all contributing to an emotionally charged composition that resonates deeply with viewers even centuries later.
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