Tobias and the Angel
c. 1475-1480
Filippino Lippi brings a biblical road trip to life in this charming Renaissance scene, depicting young Tobias and the Archangel Raphael strolling through a lush Italian landscape. Notice the fish dangling from Tobias's hand? That's not just a snack—it's a magical cure-all that will eventually heal his father's blindness, thanks to the angel's secret recipe. Lippi, the son of another famous painter and a student of Botticelli, adds a touch of everyday realism with the fluffy white dog trotting along, making this divine journey feel surprisingly grounded and relatable.
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