Who created "The Supper at Emmaus"?

The Supper at Emmaus was created by Velázquez (Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez) in 1622–23.

When was "The Supper at Emmaus" created?

This artwork was created 1622–23.

What medium is "The Supper at Emmaus"?

The Supper at Emmaus is Oil on canvas.

Is "The Supper at Emmaus" in the public domain?

Yes, The Supper at Emmaus is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Supper at Emmaus

Velázquez (Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez)

1622–23

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

48 1/2 x 52 1/4 in. (123.2 x 132.7 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913

Accession Number

14.40.631

Tags

MenChrist

Art Historical Context

Diego Velázquez's *The Supper at Emma* (1622–23), an oil on canvas measuring 48½ × 52¼ inches, captures a pivotal biblical moment from the Gospel of Luke. Here, the resurrected Christ reveals himself to two disciples during a humble supper in the village of Emmaus. Painted during Velázquez's early career in Seville this work reflects the Spanish Baroque master's emerging genius for realism and dramatic storytelling, drawing from Caravaggio's tenebrism—the bold interplay of light and shadow that heightens emotional intensity. Velázquez, at just 23 years old, masterfully renders the figures' te...

The Supper at Emmaus

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