Pieter Lastman ca. 1583 – 1633 The angel and Tobias with the fishoil on panel (34 × 59 cm) — c. 1625 Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest This work is linked to Tobit 6:4 Rate this work of art: |
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A giant fish in the river Tigris attacks Tobias. The angel tells him to catch it and to cut out heart, liver and gal. Later Tobias would use them to cure his blind father. Lastman's student Rembrandt would later produce several works featuring Tobias and Tobit. |
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