BILIVERT, Giovanni
(b. 1585, Firenze, d. 1644, Firenze)

The Archangel Raphael Refusing Tobias's Gift

1612
Oil on canvas, 175 x 146 cm
Galleria Palatina (Palazzo Pitti), Florence

Extraordinarily rich hues and colour contrasts accentuate the fabulous quality of this biblical folk tale. Here, Raphael reveals his celestial identity to Tobit, and his son, Tobias. The painting is initialed and dated on the bag that Tobit carries.

Colour, exquisite detail, and eloquent gestures characterize the style of Bilivert, Cigoli's most gifted pupil.




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