Tobias and the Angel [verso]

c. 1616/1617

Hermann Weyer

Associated Names
Hermann Weyer
Artist, German, 1596 - c. 1621
This is an artwork of a celestial scene with a winged figure. The drawing shows a dynamic composition with a central winged figure gesturing forward, holding a staff in one hand. Other smaller figures and a dog are present in the scene. The background features swirling lines suggesting movement or energy. The artwork is created using ink on paper.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 17.4 x 14.5 cm (6 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.127.1.b

Associated Artworks

The image depicts a group of seven people. Some are visible from the waist up, while others are shown fully or partially. The central figure, a seated woman holding a nude infant, has her head tilted downwards, with long hair that appears tied back. The infant is being supported by another woman who stands to the left, while a smaller child reaches up to the infant. Both women have calm expressions and hair pinned back neatly. The figures wear loose, flowing garments with draped fabric. An adult man to the right, shown in profile, seems to clasp a staff, while another adult stands behind, slightly bowed. In the upper left corner, a cherub or small angel with outstretched arms flies horizontally, partially obscured by shadows. The background is filled with dark, thick strokes that suggest foliage or drapery.

The Holy Family with Saints [recto]

Hermann Weyer
1616

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

illegible inscription by later hand at lower left

Wikidata ID

Q64574232

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