Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by John Smith, the mezzotinter, 1652–1743, British

after Adam Elsheimer, 1578–1610, German

Published by Alexander Browne, active 1660–1683, British
Title:
Tobias and the Angel
Date:
ca. 1685
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 1/16 x 6 9/16 inches (12.8 x 16.7 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Collector’s mark: Unidentified, circle (Lugt 5701); collector's mark, verso: George Ambrose Cardew (Lugt 1134)
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.11476
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
travel | shepherds | boy | men | walking | river | trees | staffs (walking sticks) | wings (costume accessories) | togas | landscape | Tobias and the angel Raphael travelling, accompanied by Tobias' dog | Tobias and the angel Raphael continue their journey; usually Tobias carrying the fish | religious and mythological subject | angel | Bible | horse (animal) | duck | fish | Old Testament | ox | dogs (animals) | journey
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:31044