Description
Artist Carl Borromäus Andreas Ruthart's painting Story of Tobias is a German Baroque masterpiece in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The work, original size 133 x 165 cm, tells the biblical story of Tobias and the angel Raphael.
Ruthart's art style is impressive, and his ability to create realistic detail is amazing. The composition of the painting is complex, with multiple figures and objects intertwined in a theatrical scene. Color is vibrant and rich, with warm and cool tones combining to create a stunning visual effect.
The history of painting is fascinating. It was commissioned by the Bishop of Bamberg in the 17th century, and it remained in the bishop's family for several centuries. In the 19th century, the painting was acquired by the German art collector Wilhelm von Bode, who sold it to the Cleveland Museum of Art in 1916.
There are some little-known aspects of the painting that make it even more interesting. For example, Ruthart is believed to have used members of his own family as models for the figures in the painting. Furthermore, there are details in the work that suggest that Ruthart was an expert in botany, as the details of the plants and flowers in the painting are very precise.
In short, Carl Borromäus Andreas Ruthart's painting Story of Tobias is a German Baroque masterpiece notable for its artistic style, composition, color, and rich history. This work of art is a treasure to the Cleveland Museum of Art and to all art lovers around the world.