The Marriage of Tobias and Sara 1540 - 1545

This pen and ink drawing, created by Pieter Coecke van Aelst between 1540 and 1545, depicts the biblical story of Tobias and Sara's marriage. The scene is set in a Renaissance-style interior with several figures present. The central figures are Tobias and Sara, who are holding hands and are surrounded by other guests at the wedding feast. Coecke's drawing is a preparatory sketch for a larger painting, demonstrating his talent for capturing dynamic movement and intricate detail in a small format. This drawing is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum.