Maaltijd in Emmaüs 1548

"Maaltijd in Emmaüs" (Meal at Emmaus), a 1548 engraving by Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert, depicts the biblical story of the resurrected Christ appearing to two of his disciples on the road to Emmaus. The scene is set in a detailed Renaissance-style interior, with the figures of Christ and the disciples realistically rendered. The focus on detail, including the dog and cat at the bottom of the engraving, adds a touch of everyday life to the sacred scene. This artwork is a prime example of Coornhert’s masterful use of line and shading to create depth and emotion, and it showcases his skill in depicting both religious and secular scenes with equal skill.