Tobie Et L'ange by Salvator Rosa

Tobie Et L'ange 

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abstract painting

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possibly oil pastel

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oil painting

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neo expressionist

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acrylic on canvas

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underpainting

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paint stroke

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mythology

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human

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painting painterly

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watercolor

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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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