Johannes van Doetechum the Elder
1556
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Euntes in Emaus (The Pilgrims to Emmaus) is a 1556 ink by Johannes van Doetechum the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a landscape with a winding river and a village in the distance. In the foreground, three men walk along a path, one carrying a staff. The scene is set in a rural area, with trees and hills surrounding the river. The sky above is cloudy, with a few birds flying overhead. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and tranquility. To learn more about this style of art, look up the Renaissance movement.
Joannes van Doetecum the Elder (1530 – 1605) was a Dutch engraver-cartographer known for his etched works after genre scenes by Pieter Bruegel the Elder and maps of various cities in the Netherlands.
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