Christus at Emmaus: the smaller plate 1711 - 1800

This etching depicts the biblical scene of Christ appearing to two disciples at Emmaus. The artwork is anonymous and dates from the 18th century, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The image shows Jesus seated at a table with two disciples, surrounded by a divine light. The scene is rendered in detail, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow, a characteristic of the etching technique. This small etching offers a powerful and intimate rendition of this pivotal moment in Christian history.