1910
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Before the Supper at Emmaus is a 1910 by Jean-Louis Forain, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a scene with a group of people gathered around a table. The table has a white tablecloth and a few objects on it, but the details are not clear. The people are dressed in old-fashioned clothing and seem to be engaged in a conversation or a meal. In the background, there is a subtle gradient of colors that adds depth to the scene. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation and intimacy. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Jean Louis Forain.
Jean-Louis Forain (French pronunciation: ; 23 October 1852 – 11 July 1931) was a French Impressionist painter and printmaker, working in media including oils, watercolour, pastel, etching and lithograph.
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