Artwork
The Disciples at Emmaus, or The Pilgrims at Emmaus
The Disciples at Emmaus, or The Pilgrims at Emmaus is an oil painting by the French Romanticist artist Eugène Delacroix. It dates from 1853 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
Eugène Delacroix's 1853 painting, The Disciples at Emmaus, or The Pilgrims at Emmaus, is an oil-on-canvas work depicting a biblical scene. It is part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates the Supper at Emmaus, a moment when Christ reveals himself to his disciples. Three figures sit at a table with bread and cups, while a woman stands in the background. The scene is set in a dimly lit room, emphasizing the dramatic moment of revelation.
Technique & Style
Delacroix employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to highlight the central figure's face and gesture. The use of vivid color, particularly the red robe, adds to the scene's emotional intensity. The artist's style reflects the influence of Rubens and Venetian Renaissance painters.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ferdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix ( DEL-ə-krwah, -KRWAH; French:; 26 April 1798 – 13 August 1863) was a French Romantic artist who was regarded as the leader of the French Romantic school.
