Maaltijd te Emmaüs after 1617

Harmen ter Borch rendered this ink drawing, "Maaltijd te Emmaüs," capturing a pivotal biblical scene. Here, we witness the resurrected Christ dining with two disciples. A gesture is central: the open, expressive hands of the disciple on the left, a symbol of revelation and awe. This motif of raised hands transcends this singular moment. Recall its echoes in ancient orators, medieval saints, and even modern-day witnesses. It speaks to the primal human response to profound realization. The subconscious weight of generations experiencing revelation is embedded in this simple gesture. Consider how often such a posture appears in art and life, each time slightly altered, yet retaining a core emotional resonance. The scene itself, imbued with sacredness, acts as a cultural touchstone, recurring across centuries. This is not merely a depiction, but a conduit to collective memory, continually reshaped.