Christ at Emmaus (the larger plate)
Artist
Rembrandt van Rijn
(Dutch, 1606 - 1669)
Date1654
MediumEtching and drypoint
DimensionsOverall (with trimmed margins): 8 5/16 × 6 5/16 in. (21.1 × 16.1 cm)
Framed: 18 1/4 × 15 1/4 × 5/8 in. (46.4 × 38.7 × 1.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Karen and Robert Hoehn
CultureDutch
MarkingsCharles M. Lea collector's stamp; drawing of a bee and star in blue ink; (both on verso)
Catalogue raisonnéBartsch 87
Object numberPC2004.01.04
ClassificationsPrint Collection
DescriptionChrist seated, at center, with a disciple on each side of him, while a servant walks by taking in the scene with a dog at his feet. Christ's arms are laid open on the table; before him a meal is set out. Light radiates from his head, illuminating the draperies that adorn the background.This record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.
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