Christ at Emmaus
1480
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1480
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows four people in a dim room with tiled floors and arched doorways. One person holds bread, another sits with a goblet, and a third stands with a staff. Outside the windows, tiny scenes show people working and a tower in the distance. The artist used fine lines to build up shadows, making the figures look solid. The bread and goblet hint at a meal shared. Next, look up engraving to see how this technique works.
