Tobias and the Angel

Tobias and the Angel by Andrea del Verrocchio
Artist
Andrea del Verrocchio
Date
c.1470 - c.1475
Style
Early renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
TObias and the Angel" is a Religious painting by Andrea del Verrocchio, created around 1470–1475, and is executed in tempera on a poplar panel. Measuring 83.6 × 66 cm, this Early renaissance artwork depicts the biblical story of Tobias guided by the angel Raphael. The composition reflects the stylistic qualities of Florence's popular subject at the time and draws inspiration from earlier works by Piero and Antonio del Pollaiuolo. Now housed in the National Gallery, London, it exemplifies Verrocchio's skill in capturing spiritual themes with detailed naturalism.

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