Artwork
Supper at Emmaus
Supper at Emmaus is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Rembrandt van Rijn. It dates from 1648 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
This encounter emphasizes recognition of the risen Christ through the breaking of bread, a powerful symbol of communion and spiritual revelation.
The painting portrays the biblical moment when Jesus appears to his disciples at an inn, a scene drawn from Luke 24:30-31. This encounter emphasizes recognition of the risen Christ through the breaking of bread, a powerful symbol of communion and spiritual revelation. Rembrandt captures the intimate gesture of shared meals, underscoring themes of hospitality and divine presence within an everyday setting.
The work belongs to the religious genre, reflecting Counter-Reformation emphasis on personal encounter with the sacred. Its composition centers on the transformative moment of revelation, where the disciples' eyes are opened to Christ's identity, embodying theological concepts of faith and recognition.
Technique & Style
Created in 1648, Supper at Emmaus is an oil painting executed on a canvas support. The work measures 89.5 cm in height and 111.5 cm in width. Attributed to the workshop of Rembrandt, the piece falls within the religious art genre and depicts the biblical scene of the Supper at Emmaus featuring Jesus Christ.
The medium consists of oil paint applied to the canvas, adhering to the standard practices of the period for works of this scale and subject matter.
History & Provenance
The painting known as Supper at Emmaus was created in 1648 by Rembrandt or his workshop. Executed in oil paint on canvas, the work measures 89.5 cm in height and 111.5 cm in width. It is currently held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.
The artwork depicts the biblical scene of the Supper at Emmaus featuring Jesus Christ as the main subject.
The painting Supper at Emmaus, attributed to the workshop of Rembrandt and dated 1648, is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. The work is executed in oil on canvas and measures 89.5 cm in height by 111.5 cm in width. It depicts the biblical scene of the Supper at Emmaus featuring Jesus Christ.
No specific inventory or accession number is provided in the available records, nor is there documented information regarding its exhibition history.
Overview
Created in 1648 by the Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn, this oil on canvas portrays the biblical episode in which Christ reveals his identity to his companions during a meal at Emmaus. The work is held in the collection of Denmark’s Statens Museum for Kunst and exemplifies the artist’s mature period.
Context
The work belongs to the broader Baroque tradition that flourished in the 17th century, characterized by dramatic lighting and emotional intensity. Though Rembrandt was Dutch, his approach aligns with the Flemish Baroque emphasis on narrative depth and theatrical composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
