Tobias keert terug naar huis 1563 - 1567

"Tobias keert terug naar huis" (Tobias Returns Home) is an etching by Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, dating back to 1563-1567. The artwork depicts a scene from the Book of Tobit, a biblical story about a young man named Tobias who travels to collect a debt and ends up returning home with a wife. The etching is known for its detailed rendering of the landscape and the figures within it, creating a sense of depth and realism. The scene is set in a village, with houses, a church, and a river in the background. In the foreground, Tobias and his wife are welcomed home by their family. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and exemplifies the detailed approach and visual storytelling often present in Renaissance-era art.