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The Healing of Tobit, c. 1625. Creator: Bernardo Strozzi (Italian, 1581?-1644)
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The Healing of Tobit, c. 1625. Creator: Bernardo Strozzi (Italian, 1581?-1644)
The Healing of Tobit, c. 1625. This scene is the moving conclusion of the story of Tobias, the young man at the right. It addresses the themes of family devotion and trust. Tobiass father sent him on a long journey to retrieve family money. The angel Raphael appeared as a relative, offering the traveler protection against such things as an attack by a huge fish, whose organs Tobias took on Raphaels advice. Upon his return home, Tobias discovers his father has gone blind, and Raphael advises him to place the fishs gallbladder on his fathers eyes to cure him. Strozzi depicts the miraculous cure and the moment in which Raphael reveals that he is an angel
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The Healing of Tobit, c. 1625
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by Bernardo Strozzi captures the poignant conclusion of the story of Tobias, a young man depicted on the right side of the painting. This powerful scene delves into themes of family devotion and trust that resonate with viewers even today. The narrative unfolds as Tobias embarks on a perilous journey to retrieve his family's money, sent by his father. Along the way, he encounters an unexpected guardian in the form of Raphael, who appears disguised as a relative. Under Raphael's guidance and protection, Tobias overcomes various challenges including an encounter with a colossal fish. Upon returning home triumphantly from his expedition, Tobias discovers that his father has been struck blind. It is then that Raphael reveals himself as an angel and advises Tobias to use the gallbladder from the fish to cure his father's blindness. Strozzi skillfully portrays this miraculous moment when healing takes place before our eyes. The tender connection between father and son is palpable as Tobias gently places the fish's gallbladder on his father's eyes while Raphael looks on approvingly. Through masterful brushstrokes and expert use of light and shadow, Strozzi brings forth not only physical restoration but also spiritual enlightenment within this profound scene. "The Healing of Tobit" serves as a timeless reminder about faith, familial love, and divine intervention in times of need.
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