Miniature Tobias And The Archangel Raphael, Painted On Parchment. 18th Century.

Archangel Raphael and Tobias – Miniature on parchment. Central Italy, 18th century. Original frame.

Charming devotional miniature painted on parchment, depicting the Archangel Raphael with Tobias—a traditional iconography drawn from the Book of Tobit, widely represented in Italian religious culture for its themes of divine protection and spiritual journey.

The angel, with gilded wings and flowing robes, leads young Tobias—recognizable by his satchel and the miraculous fish—along a wooded path. The setting, rich in landscape detail, features delicate use of color and light, with the transparent, vivid tones typical of parchment painting.

The scene is housed in its original 18th-century frame in gilt and black-lacquered wood, with a stepped architectural profile that enhances the piece’s elegance and age.

A refined and cultured artwork, perfect for collections of devotional art or as a precious wunderkammer object.

Excellent overall condition, with minimal age-related wear and well-preserved pigments.