Tobias and the Angel by Francesco Guardi. A winged angel leans over a large stone, pointing toward a young man who holds a large fish while a small white dog looks on.

Tobias and the Angel

Francesco Guardi

1754 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This evocative 18th-century scene captures the moment the Archangel Raphael guides young Tobias in a dramatic, atmospheric landscape.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Olive green

About the piece

Painted by Francesco Guardi around 1754, this oil on canvas depicts the biblical narrative of Tobias and the Angel. With its dark, brooding palette and masterful use of light, the work showcases Guardi's characteristic loose brushwork and dramatic sense of movement, making it a powerful statement piece for classical interiors.

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