Who created "De maaltijd te Emmaüs"?

De maaltijd te Emmaüs was created by Jacobus Buys in 1765.

What medium is "De maaltijd te Emmaüs"?

De maaltijd te Emmaüs is etching.

Is "De maaltijd te Emmaüs" in the public domain?

Yes, De maaltijd te Emmaüs is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

De maaltijd te Emmaüs

Jacobus Buys

1765

Medium

etching

Dimensions

245; 194

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 240

Art Historical Context

**De Maaltijd te EmmaüsThe Supper at Emmaus Created by Dutch artist Jacobus Buys 1765, this captures the poignant biblical moment from Luke 24, where the resurrected Christ reveals himself to two disciples during a meal in Emmaüs. Buys (1724–1801), a skilled painter and printmaker active in 18th-century Amsterdam, on a long tradition of depicting this scene—famously immortalized by Rembrandt—to evoke themes of recognition, faith, and divine mystery. At 245 × 194 mm, its intimate scale invites close contemplation, perfect for personal devotion or scholarly collections. Etching, Buys's chosen...

About the Artist

Jacobus Buys · 1724–1801

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