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Landscape with the Walk to Emmaus, by Adam Elsheimer, oil, 1607

Landscape with the Walk to Emmaus

Adam Elsheimer

1607

oil

copper

From the collection of Städel Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape with the Walk to Emmaus is a 1607 oil by Adam Elsheimer, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Städel Museum.

Who painted this?
Adam Elsheimer
When & what style?
1607 · Early Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?
Städel Museum

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a group of people walking in the distance. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and trees, with a body of water visible in the background. The sky above is a soft blue, with clouds scattered throughout. In the foreground, a few figures are gathered near a tree, while others walk along a winding path. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and peacefulness. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Adam Elsheimer.

About the artist

Portrait of Adam Elsheimer
Artist

Adam Elsheimer

Adam Elsheimer (18 March 1578 – 11 December 1610) was a German Baroque painter who worked in Rome.

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