Title: Young Tobiah and the Angel
Date: 1645 – 1680
Artist: Toussaint Gelton (Dutch, 1630–1680)

Visual description: A young boy, Tobiah, walks hand in hand with the archangel Raphael along a rustic path. Tobiah holds a fish in one hand, referencing the biblical episode in which he captures it at Raphael’s guidance. Raphael appears serene, in angelic robes with wings extended, guiding Tobiah with divine presence. The landscape is pastoral and warm, suggesting divine protection during their journey.

Collection: Statens Museum for Kunst

Source: Wikimedia / Statens Museum for Kunst