Christ at Emmaus: the Larger Plate

1654

Rembrandt van Rijn

Associated Names
Rembrandt van Rijn

Artist, Dutch, 1606 - 1669

This is a drawing of a group gathered around a table draped with a cloth. The image shows a central figure seated at the table, surrounded by three other figures, one on either side and one standing. The figures are depicted with intricate lines and shading that suggest texture in both clothing and facial expressions. Light appears to emanate from the central figure, enhancing their prominence within the composition. The background features draped curtains with lines indicating folds and shadows, while the table is set with objects that appear to be bread and a cup. All figures are dressed in garments typical of a historical or biblical scene. The overall ambiance is suggestive of a gathering or significant event. The intricate crosshatching technique adds depth and contrast throughout the scene, giving a sense of both realism and movement.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching, burin and drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1946.21.161

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    White/Boon 1969, no. 87, State ii/iii


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frederik Fredinand Hansen (Lugt 2813); Clement de Jonge; Lessing Julius Rosenwald (Lugt 1760b); given to the National Gallery of Art 1946

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1950

  • Rosenwald Collection: An Exhibition of Recent Acquisitions, NGA, 1950, no. 84, repro.

1967

  • Master Prints on Biblical Themes, Sloan Galleries at Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN, 1967, no cat.

2006

  • Strokes of Genius: Rembrandt's Prints and Drawings, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Bibliography

1923

  • Hind, Arthur M. A Catalogue of Rembrandt's Etchings. London: Methuen and Co. Ltd., 1923.

1969

  • White, Christopher and Karel G. Boon. Rembrandt's Etchings. 2 vols. Amsterdam: Van Gendt & Co., 1969.

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1993: no. 283, ii/v.

Wikidata ID

Q65082018

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