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The Angel Raphael Takes Leave of Old Tobit and his Son Tobias, 1618. Creator: Pieter Lastman
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The Angel Raphael Takes Leave of Old Tobit and his Son Tobias, 1618. Creator: Pieter Lastman
The Angel Raphael Takes Leave of Old Tobit and his Son Tobias, 1618
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The Angel Raphael Takes Leave of Old Tobit and his Son Tobias," painted by Pieter Lastman in 1618, is a captivating Baroque masterpiece from the Dutch Golden Age. This oil on wood painting portrays a pivotal moment from the biblical Book of Tobit, as the angel Raphael, in the guise of a young man, bids farewell to Tobit and his son Tobias. The scene is set at a wayside on a rural road, with Old Tobit, an elderly man with a wise and pensive expression, kneeling in reverence before the departing angel. Tobias, a young man with a determined and grateful look, stands beside his father, holding a goat, which they had been instructed to sacrifice as a test of faith. The angel Raphael, in human form, is shown with wings folded behind him, as he prepares to leave Tobit and Tobias, having guided them through their trials and tribulations. The painting is rich in symbolism and emotion. The presence of the goats in the background, with their attentive gazes, adds to the sense of the natural world bearing witness to the spiritual journey of the two men. The use of color and light is masterful, with the warm tones of the figures contrasting against the cooler tones of the landscape, creating a sense of depth and texture. This painting is a testament to Pieter Lastman's skill as a painter and his ability to capture the essence of faith, family, and the human experience. It is a beloved work of art from the Dutch Golden Age, now housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst (National Gallery of Denmark), and a must-see for anyone interested in the history of art and the religious art of the 17th century.
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