Pendant Design with a Fish Carrying Tobias and the Angel 1582

Adriaen Collaert's "Pendant Design with a Fish Carrying Tobias and the Angel" (1582) is a detailed engraving that proposes a design for a pendant. The design features a fish carrying the biblical figures Tobias and the Angel Raphael, with intricate decorative details and a central gemstone. The engraving exemplifies Collaert's expertise in ornamental design, reflecting the taste for elaborate jewelry and the popularity of religious imagery in 16th-century art. This design, typical of Collaert's work, combines religious themes with exquisite ornamentation, suggesting a pendant fit for a noble patron.