Tobias and the Angel ca. 1479 Davide Ghirlandaio (David Bigordi) Italian Davide Ghirlandaio painted these three enchanting scenes about 1479 for the base (predella) of an important altarpiece commissioned from his brother, Domenico, for the church of San Giusto alle Mura outside Florence. Two further scenes are known; the main panel is in the Uffizi in Florence.According to legend, at the burial of Saint Zenobius a dead tree sprang to life when it was touched by the saint's bier. The baptistery and campanile of the cathedral of Florence provide the setting. Florence appears in the background of the scene where Tobias catches a fish whose innards will heal his fathers blindness.. Tobias and the Angel. Davide Ghirlandaio (David Bigordi) (Italian, Florence 1452-1525 Florence). ca. 1479. Tempera and gold on wood. Paintings
SuperStock offers millions of photos, videos, and stock assets to creatives around the world. This image of Tobias and the Angel ca. 1479 Davide Ghirlandaio (David Bigordi) Italian Davide Ghirlandaio painted these three enchanting scenes about 1479 for the base (predella) of an important altarpiece commissioned from his brother, Domenico, for the church of San Giusto alle Mura outside Florence. Two further scenes are known; the main panel is in the Uffizi in Florence.According to legend, at the burial of Saint Zenobius a dead tree sprang to life when it was touched by the saint's bier. The baptistery and campanile of the cathedral of Florence provide the setting. Florence appears in the background of the scene where Tobias catches a fish whose innards will heal his fathers blindness.. Tobias and the Angel. Davide Ghirlandaio (David Bigordi) (Italian, Florence 1452-1525 Florence). ca. 1479. Tempera and gold on wood. Paintings by Piemags/PL Photography Limited is available for licensing today.
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