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Pen-and-ink sketch of a winged angel rising above a family gathered near an arched doorway, with a man extending his hand and a French inscription along the bottom.

The Angel Departing from the Family of Tobit

A pen-and-ink sketch in brown ink showing a winged angel rising in the upper center above a family group on the right, where a standing man extends his hand while women and a kneeling figure gather near an arched doorway. A faint French inscription runs along the bottom edge, and a small child figure appears near the center.

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Rembrandt
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3840 × 3213 px
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Public domain · Rembrandt died 1669 and the work is undated, so made by the creator's death in 1669; public domain in the US and life+70 countries.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier B · as stated by the source: Public domain

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Rembrandt, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

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