Tobias geneest zijn vaders blindheid c. 1621 - 1650

Moyses van Wtenbrouck created this etching titled 'Tobias Heals His Father's Blindness.' The artwork reflects the religious and cultural environment of the 17th century, a period marked by both strong religious beliefs and emerging scientific curiosity. Wtenbrouck situates us in a landscape where the divine and the everyday coalesce. We see Tobias restoring his father's sight, guided by the angel Raphael. The angel, a symbol of divine intervention, underscores the era's faith in miracles and celestial guidance. The landscape, rendered with meticulous detail, seems to mirror the emotional landscape of hope and healing. The figures are not merely characters in a religious narrative, but also stand as representations of human resilience and faith in the face of adversity. This etching, with its delicate lines and profound narrative, invites us to reflect on the intersections of faith, healing, and the human experience.