Artwork preview

Euntes in Emaus (The Pilgrims to Emmaus)

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an expansive landscape viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is high in the frame with the sun in the distance casting light across the land. Hills or low mountains are visible on the horizon. The style is detailed with brushstrokes or etching marks depicting natural and rural life. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of sepia or black. Three figures are walking near trees on a path, with a river leading to a town or village in the distance. The landscape includes trees, boats on the water, fields, and small structures. Clouds fill the sky above.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1555/1557
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
4654 × 3502 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette