St. Raphael, the Archangel
is a guardian spirit especially of the young, of pilgrims and of other
travellers. In fine arts St. Raphael is often depicted in connection with
the legend of
Tobit
and Tobias.
See: Domenico Ghirlandaio Madonna
and Child Enthroned with Four Angels, the Archangels Michael and Raphael,
and St. Gusto and St. Zenobius.
Raphael The
Madonna of the Fish, in this picture the artist depicted
his guardian namesake presenting Tobias, who holds the fish, to the Virgin
and the Child.
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