Figure Studies
Tobias and the Fish
Andrea Vaccaro
A dramatic 17th-century Baroque scene depicting the biblical story of Tobias guided by the Archangel Raphael.
Tobias Heals His Blind Father
Andrea Vaccaro
1640 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This dramatic 17th-century scene captures the biblical moment of healing with masterful chiaroscuro and emotional depth.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with a clear neutral contrast — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Dining Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1640 by Neapolitan master Andrea Vaccaro, this work depicts the biblical story of Tobias healing his father's blindness. The composition is characterized by its powerful use of light and shadow, highlighting the delicate touch of the son against the classical backdrop of marble columns. Vaccaro’s refined technique brings a sense of quiet monumentality and spiritual gravity to this intimate domestic miracle.
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