De maaltijd te Emmaüs

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verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 240

Art Historical Context

Jacobus Buys’s 1765 etching *De maaltijd te Emmaüs* captures the poignant New Testament moment when the risen Christ reveals himself to two disciples during supper at Emmaus. Working in the Dutch Republic during the mid-eighteenth century, Buys translated this familiar biblical into a modest yet expressive print measuring roughly 25 by 19 centimeters. The restrained line work and intimate scale invite quiet contemplation, reflecting the period’s continued interest in religious subjects even as secular themes gained popularity. Etching allowed artists like Buys to reach wider audiences beyond ...

About the Artist

Jacobus Buys · 1724–1801

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