Who created this artwork?

RP- was created by Nicolaes Maes in 1650 - 1655.

When was this artwork created?

This artwork was created 1650 - 1655.

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Tobias en de vis

Nicolaes Maes

1650 - 1655

Medium

pen

Dimensions

h 195mm × w 207mm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

paper; deck paint; ink

Object Type

drawing

Subject Matter

a large fish appears while Tobias is washing his feet; he is frightened

Acquisition Method

purchase

Acquired

1957

Collection Type

drawings

About Nicolaes Maes

1634–1693 • Dutch Republic

Maes' genre scenes are his most well-known works although he was also a painter of religious scenes in his early career and a portraitist later in his career. Comment on works: Portraits; Interiors; History

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