The Archangel Leaves Tobias and his Family

The Archangel Leaves Tobias and his Family depicts a dim interior with a group of travelers on the left, while an archangel with outstretched wings flies across the space from the upper right, his arrival and departure bathed in a pale, radiant light. The angel’s white garment and glowing wings contrast with the surrounding dark browns, greens, and ochres, which model the figures with soft, tactile brushwork. The composition uses a strong diagonal and dramatic tenebrism typical of Rembrandt’s mature style, creating a somber, intimate narrative moment through restrained color and expressive handling of light and texture.