Supper at Emmaus
1636
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1636
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows three people sitting around a table, sharing a meal. The scene looks simple, with rough lines and soft brown tones. One person is gesturing with their hands, while the others lean in, listening. The drawing feels quick and loose, almost like a rough draft. The artist used ink and wash, layering lines to create shadows and texture. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with lines like these.