Who created "The Supper at Emmaus"?

The Supper at Emmaus was created by Bonifacio de' Pitati (Bonifacio Veronese) in mid-16th century.

When was "The Supper at Emmaus" created?

This artwork was created mid-16th century.

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

Q: What medium is "The Supper at Emmaus"?

The Supper at Emmaus is Brush and brown ink, brown wash, heightened with white, over black chalk underwriting, on blue paper..

Bonifacio de' Pitati (Bonifacio Veronese)

mid-16th century

Medium

Brush and brown ink, brown wash, heightened with white, over black chalk underwriting, on blue paper.

Dimensions

10 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. (26.1 x 29.9 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Accession Number

1975.1.543

Tags

MenChrist

Art Historical Context

In the hushed glow of the Robert Lehman Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art lies *The Supper at Emmaus*, captivating mid-16th-century by Bonifacio de' Pit, known as Bonifacio Veronese This Venetian Renaissance master captures a pivotal biblical moment from the Gospel of Luke: the Christ revealing himself to two disciples over a humble supper. The intimate scene, centered on male figures including Christ, pulses with narrative drama, inviting viewers to ponder themes of recognition and faith that resonated deeply in Counter-Reformation Europe. Executed with virtuoso technique, the wor...

The Supper at Emmaus

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