Tobias burning the Liver of the Fish 1555

Maarten van Heemskerck's "Tobias burning the Liver of the Fish" (1555) is a detailed pen-and-ink drawing depicting a scene from the biblical Book of Tobit. The artwork, now housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, shows Tobias, guided by the angel Raphael, burning the liver of a fish to ward off evil spirits. The composition is rich with figures and details, including the angel, Tobias, the woman, and a dog, all set within an architectural background. Heemskerck’s meticulous use of line and shading captures the narrative's intensity and reinforces the religious themes of the work.