Wedding Night of Tobias and Sarah

The Book of Tobit, part of the Roman Catholic Bible, recounts the story of Tobias, whose guardian angel, Raphael, guides him through the trials of his life. Following the angel's advice, Tobias burns the heart and liver of a giant fish in order to drive off a demon who threatens his life on his wedding night. From the bed Sarah watches her husband with concern, as Raphael wrestles with the demon overhead. The legend of Tobias would become a favorite subject of Lastman's most famous pupil, Rembrandt. (http://www.mfa.org)