The universe of Neri di BicciRaphael takes Tobias by the hand: the fish, the little dog and the medicinal box transform a biblical walk into a Florentine image of protection for those who leave home.
Middle -end of 1460Dating the small panel
19.7 × 14.6 cmOverall dimensions
Tempera and goldFlorentine technique on wood
5,000 °CWorkshop panels and controls - overall estimate
Hand paintedReal oil painting, no print.
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Florence, mid-1460s · Travel, protection and devotion
Raphael takes Tobias by the hand: the fish, the little dog and the medicinal box transform a biblical walk into a Florentine image of protection for those who leave home.
The collection bears the name Neri di Bicci, but the work collected is attributed more precisely to his workshop. Painted in the mid to late 1460s with tempera and gold on wood, Archangel Raphael and Tobias measures 19.7 × 14.6 cm, of which 18.7 × 14 cm is painted surface. The subject comes from the Book of Tobit: the archangel accompanies young Tobias on a journey, makes him capture a fish whose organs will cure his father's blindness and brings him back safely. The composition reduces this story to a protective walk. Raphael turns towards the boy and guides him by the hand; the dog evokes the fidelity of the companion, while the box and the fish recall the remedy and healing. Very popular in Florence in the 15th century, this theme could symbolically accompany the departure of a young member of the family. The mention of the workshop respects the real practice of a company where models, assistants and masters produced devotional images together. The "Neri di Bicci" selection notably compares the Archangel Raphael and Tobias. His reading favors the story.
A simple wave of the hand is enough to make the road a promise of protection.
Course & style
Journey, subjects and pictorial language
Neri's Florentine career
The painter runs a productive workshop specializing in religious commissions. This milestone sheds light on the "Neri di Bicci" collection by favoring the story.
Raphaël and Tobias in high demand
The theme accompanies travel, health and family protection concerns.
A small workshop panel
A hand from the workshop adapts the model to an intimate format intended for proximity.
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Protective gesture
Raphael holds Tobias and looks towards him as he continues walking. This line guides a reading of "Neri di Bicci" centered on the story.
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Narrative attributes
Fish, box and dog sum up travel, healing and loyalty.
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Precious background
Gold detaches figures from everyday anecdote and affirms sacred presence.
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Workshop production
The controlled repetition of models responds to strong Florentine demand.
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The road under the care of Raphael
Hand, fish, medicine and dog condense the entire Book of Tobit into a protected travel image.
Raphael01
The invisible guide made visible
The archangel accompanies, looks and protects without interrupting the march.
For protection. Reading "Neri di Bicci" through the story.Tobias02
Leave the home
The young traveler embodies learning, uncertainty and the hoped-for return.
For the passageFish03
The cure in the story
His organs must heal Tobit and connect adventure with family restoration.
For the symbolDog04
The faithful companion
His small earthly presence balances the wings and gold of the archangel.
For detailsFlorentine workshop05
Archangel Raphael and Tobias
Raphael guides Tobias through the signs of travel and healing, in a format designed for close contemplation.
Landmark work by Neri di BicciStyle06
Protective gesture
Raphael holds Tobias and looks towards him as he continues walking. This line guides a reading of "Neri di Bicci" centered on the story.
Reading key for Neri di Bicci
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Archangel Raphael and Tobias, workshop of Neri di Bicci
This small Florentine panel from the mid-to-late 1460s transforms a biblical episode into an intimate emblem of travel, care and return.
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