The image depicts two individuals walking through a forested area. One person is looking at the other, who is holding a staff. Both individuals wear robes. The background shows dense foliage and a large tree trunk. The etching emphasizes textured lines to show depth and shadow in the scene.
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Tobias and the Angel

Adam Elsheimer (German, 1578 - 1610)

Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Culture
German
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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