Archangel Raphael
Artist:
Unknown
Place made:Mexico, North and Central America
Date: early 18th century
Medium: Oil on copper
Dimensions:
8 1/2 × 6 3/4 in. (21.6 × 17.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of the Estate of Ethel J. Drought
Object number: 26.1357.3
Label Text
Like the Archangel Michael, Saint Raphael is usually depicted in the military costume of the Roman Army. He is also frequently shown, as here, in a pilgrim's cape and staff with gourd. He is patron of safe journeys and a guardian against eye ailments. According to tradition, he helped restore the eyesight of the father of Tobias by applying a fish gall. For that reason, he is often depicted holding a fish in one hand. (Marion Oettinger, 1998)
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