The last appearance of Christ to his disciples

Executed with bold, expressive brushwork, the painting employs a limited palette of browns, greens, and blues. Atmospheric perspective and a high viewpoint create depth, while subtle chiaroscuro models the figures against the expansive sky and sea. The texture of the paint adds a tactile quality to the rocky terrain.

After its creation, the canvas entered private collections before being acquired by the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, where it has been displayed since the early 20th century. Documentation traces its ownership through several European dealers, reflecting the typical movement of Flemish works to South American institutions.

Bles was known for embedding modest religious narratives within broad, detailed landscapes, a hallmark of his oeuvre. This painting exemplifies his practice of combining a sacred episode with a panoramic view, aligning with the Flemish Baroque interest in naturalism and dramatic storytelling.