Before the Supper at Emmaus 1910

"Before the Supper at Emmaus" is a 1910 etching by Jean-Louis Forain. It depicts a scene from the Gospel of Luke, in which Jesus appears to two disciples on the road to Emmaus after his resurrection. The etching features a minimalist, almost sketchy style, typical of Forain's work, where the figures are defined by a few simple lines and the emphasis is on capturing the atmosphere and the moment. The piece suggests the intimacy of the event, the Disciples' astonishment, and the dramatic lighting. It's a powerful and evocative artwork that conveys a sense of both faith and doubt.