Tobias en de engel 1655

"Tobias en de engel" (1655) is a small watercolor by Gesina ter Borch, a Dutch artist known for her delicate and detailed drawings. This piece depicts a scene from the biblical Book of Tobit, where the young Tobias, carrying a fish, is joined by the angel Raphael. The composition is set in a landscape with a distant hill, a palm tree, and a small dog. Ter Borch's use of subtle colors and fine lines creates a sense of intimacy and serenity, reflecting the artistic trends of the Dutch Golden Age. This intimate scene is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.