Tobias Curing His Father's Blindness
Bernardo Strozzi
key Notes:
Baroque realism, Dramatic chiaroscuro
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Dimensions:
57 1/2 x 88 in. (146.1 x 223.5 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Advanced
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story of the work:
"Tobias Curing His Father's Blindness," painted by Bernardo Strozzi in 1635, depicts the biblical story of Tobias healing his father, Tobit, through the use of fish gall. This work exemplifies Strozzi's mastery of chiaroscuro and emotional expression, characteristic of the Baroque style, and is currently housed in the Museo di Capodimonte in Naples.
Description of the work:
"Tobias Curing His Father's Blindness" by Bernardo Strozzi, created in 1635, depicts the biblical narrative of Tobias restoring sight to his father, Tobit, through the use of fish gall. The painting is characterized by its dramatic use of light and shadow, vibrant color palette, and expressive figures, all contributing to a sense of emotional intensity and narrative clarity.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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