Tobias and the Angel
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jean Colombe's Tobias and the Angel into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Tobias and the Angel by Jean Colombe is a mesmerizing late medieval masterpiece that radiates luminous spirituality and delicate storytelling. Painted around 1480, this tempera-on-panel work depicts the biblical tale of young Tobias guided by the Archangel Raphael, their journey framed by golden light and intricate Gothic details. Colombe’s style blends the refined elegance of French manuscript illumination with early Renaissance naturalism—note the angel’s feathered wings mimicking real bird anatomy while shimmering with ethereal gold leaf. The composition’s verticality and cascading drapery create rhythmic movement, drawing viewers into the sacred narrative. As a key example of Franco-Flemish transitional art, it bridges devotional intimacy with emerging humanist observation, making it rarer than Botticelli’s more famous angelic depictions due to Colombe’s specialized role in courtly book arts.
For interior spaces, this artwork’s vertical format (typically over 1m tall) commands attention in entryways or above mantels, where its gold accents can reflect light beautifully. Pair it with rich burgundy or moss-green walls to echo the painting’s earthy yet celestial palette, or place it alongside Pre-Raphaelite works for a thematic dialogue on angelic imagery. In offices, a high-quality reproduction near reading nooks enhances contemplative moods—balance its Gothic formality with sleek mid-century frames to avoid outdatedness. For smaller spaces, focus on detail close-ups (like Tobias’s fish or the angel’s embroidered robe) as accent art in gilded shadow boxes. The ideal lighting mimics its original candlelit glow: warm 2700K LED spots at a 30-degree angle will make the gold leaf details sing without glare.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
