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Christ at Emmaus

Israhel van Meckenem

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of medieval figures in an interior setting. The scene shows individuals gathered around a table with a checkered tablecloth. The drawing has detailed line work depicting flowing garments and various objects in the room. One figure is presenting a tray with a loaf. The architecture includes arches leading to other spaces with additional figures and structures visible. The style resembles Flemish or Northern Renaissance art with meticulous rendering of figures and environment.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1480
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3287 × 4702 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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