Christus ontmoet discipelen op weg naar Emmaüs 1534 - 1535

"Christus ontmoet discipelen op weg naar Emmaüs" is a 16th-century engraving by the German artist Georg Pencz. The artwork depicts the moment when the resurrected Jesus Christ reveals himself to two of his disciples on the road to Emmaus, as described in the Gospel of Luke. The engraving is a masterful example of Pencz's skill in rendering detail and emotion, with the disciples' surprised expressions and Christ's luminous form creating a sense of wonder and awe. The small scale of the work, measuring only 38 mm by 60 mm, adds to its intimacy and allows for a closer study of the figures and their expressions. This engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, stands as a testament to Pencz's ability to capture the essence of a pivotal moment in Christian faith through the medium of printmaking.