Landscape with Tobias and the Angel

Gilles Neyts

Associated Names
Gilles Neyts

Artist, Flemish, 1623 - 1687

Frans van den Wyngaerde

Publisher, Flemish, 1614 - 1679

The image shows a landscape with trees framing the sides. A path with three figures leads into the distance. The trees are detailed with fine strokes, and the scene is primarily in black and white. More trees can be seen in the distance, creating depth. The composition is balanced and tranquil.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    plate: 12.6 x 17 cm (4 15/16 x 6 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 12.9 x 17 cm (5 1/16 x 6 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.51

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 4, State iii/iii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Paul Prouté, S.A., Paris); Ruth Kainen, Washington, D.C., purchased November 7, 1999; Christmas gift from Ruth Kainen to her husband, Jacob Kainen, 1999; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: G. Neyts. f.; lower right in plate: F.V.W. ex

Wikidata ID

Q76341234

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