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Life of the Young Tobias byFrancesco Granacci (1469-1543)
Francesco Granacci (1469-1543). Italian painter. Life of the Young Tobias. Detail. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany
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Archangel Berlin Crippled Crutch Elderly Francesco Gemaldegalerie Hebrew Israelite Jewish Kneel Kneeling Kulturforum Mannerism Mannerist Panorama Raphael Sarah Stairs Tobias 15th Granacci Naphtali
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Francesco Granacci's "Life of the Young Tobias" (circa 1510) is a captivating detail from a larger painting housed in the Gemaldegalerie in Berlin, Germany. This masterpiece of Italian Mannerist art depicts the biblical story of Tobias, an Israelite who, with the help of the archangel Raphael, sets out on a journey to retrieve the bones of his deceased father, accompanied by his dog and a fish that Raphael instructs him to carry. In this detail, we see Tobias, a young man with a youthful, determined expression, kneeling before an elderly man, believed to be his mother Sarah. Tobias supports himself with a crutch, suggesting an injury or illness. The elderly Sarah, seated on a set of stairs, tenderly touches her son's face, her expression filled with concern and love. The scene is set against a beautiful panorama of a city, with a mountain range in the background, and a river flowing through the foreground. A man and two other figures can be seen in the distance, while a dog sits at Tobias' side, adding a sense of warmth and companionship to the scene. The detail showcases Granacci's exceptional skill in capturing the human emotion and the intricacies of the natural world. The use of light and shadow, as well as the subtle expressions on the characters' faces, add depth and complexity to the story. This detail is a testament to Granacci's mastery of the Mannerist style and his ability to bring a biblical story to life in a way that resonates with viewers even today. The "Life of the Young Tobias" is a must-see for anyone interested in European art, particularly Italian Mannerism, and is a shining example of the artistic achievements of the 16th century.
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