Tobie Et L'ange
salvatorrosa
abstract painting
possibly oil pastel
oil painting
neo expressionist
acrylic on canvas
underpainting
paint stroke
mythology
human
painting painterly
watercolor
expressionist
Salvator Rosa's "Tobie Et L'ange" is a captivating Baroque painting depicting the biblical story of Tobit and the Angel Raphael. The artwork, housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, showcases the artist's signature dramatic style, characterized by a contrast of light and shadow and an emphasis on the natural world. The scene portrays Tobit's son, Tobiah, retrieving a fish from the river while the Angel Raphael watches over him. Rosa's mastery of light and shadow creates a sense of mystery and reverence, enhancing the spiritual significance of the story. This painting is a powerful example of how Rosa integrated religious narratives with his artistic vision, contributing to the flourishing of Baroque art in the 17th century.
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