Landscape with Tobias and the Angel

Giovanni Battista Viola

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Divine Guidance, Serene Landscape
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Oil on canvas
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Landscape with Tobias and the Angel by Giovanni Battista Viola

Landscape with Tobias and the Angel is an oil on canvas painting by the Italian artist Giovanni Battista Viola. Although the exact date of creation is unknown, the work is emblematic of the early Baroque period's emphasis on dramatic landscapes and religious narratives. Viola, active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, was known for his landscape paintings that often served as backdrops for religious and mythological scenes. This painting illustrates the biblical story of Tobias and the Angel, capturing the serene yet divine intervention in a natural setting. Viola's work is significant for its contribution to the development of landscape painting in Italy, influencing contemporaries and later artists. His collaboration with prominent figures like Annibale Carracci further underscores his role in the Baroque movement.

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Landscape with Tobias and the Angel by Giovanni Battista Viola

This oil on canvas painting by Giovanni Battista Viola depicts the biblical story of Tobias and the Angel, set within a serene and expansive landscape characteristic of the Baroque period. The work is noted for its harmonious composition and the delicate interplay of light and shadow, reflecting Viola's mastery in landscape painting.

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Harvard Art Museum

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Landscape with Tobias and the Angel