Tobias wordt blind 1610 - 1649

This anonymous engraving titled *Tobias wordt blind* (Tobias Becomes Blind) from the early 17th century depicts the biblical story of Tobias, who is losing his sight as he is guided by the angel Raphael on his journey. The image shows Tobias, who has been blinded by a bird, being led out of his home by a man who is thought to be the angel Raphael. The scene is set in a detailed interior space with a tiled floor and spinning wheel on the right. This engraving is an excellent example of the Dutch tradition of producing prints on religious themes, and it offers viewers a unique insight into how the Bible story of Tobias was understood in the early modern period.