"Archangel Raphael And Tobias"
Large old biblical drawing from the 19th century, certainly made in charcoal or black stone, which represents the Archangel Raphael and Tobit, a famous episode from the Old Testament: it is probably the preparatory drawing for the creation of a painting or stained glass window for a church, chapel or other religious buildings....The drawing is not signed but its fine quality suggests the presence of an excellent artist: note that French religious painting experienced at the time of the Restoration (1820-1830) a revival among so-called Classical or academic artists which continued throughout the reign of Napoleon III.