Seated at a table at an inn, Jesus took the bread, blessed it, broke it and offered it to his disciples.
The Pilgrims at Emmaus or the Supper at Emmaus by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
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Tuesday, September 20, 2016
The Pilgrims at Emmaus or the Supper at Emmaus by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
The 1648 Supper at Emmaus is a lovely painting full of light. A typical bearded Christ sits at a table beside a window in a tall, colonnaded room.
Seated at a table at an inn, Jesus took the bread, blessed it, broke it and offered it to his disciples.
Although the sun beams onto him and the table from the viewers left, he is also clearly haloed; his eyes are raised piously toward heaven and his head has the sideways tilt common to early iconography.
The Supper at Emmaus probably painted within the last few years of Rembrandt’s life.
The Pilgrims at Emmaus or the Supper at Emmaus by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Seated at a table at an inn, Jesus took the bread, blessed it, broke it and offered it to his disciples.
The Pilgrims at Emmaus or the Supper at Emmaus by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Adoration of the magi
Adoration of the magi
Adoration of the magi was painted by Andrea Mantegna in 1500. Andrea Mantegna is one of the famous painters of 15th century. It reflects the influence of the Venetian and Flemish schools. The influence of both ancient Roman sculpture and the sculptor Donatello are clearly evident in Mantegna's rendering of the human figure. One of the key artistic figures of the second half of the 15th century, Mantegna was the dominant influence on north Italian painting for 50 years. Magi is derived from the Persian word for Magician, and they were considered members of a priestly caste of Persians.
In the painting shows three kings pay homage to the Christ Child, who in turn makes a sign of blessing. Jesus Christ, his mother the Virgin Mary, and Mary's husband Joseph have haloes and wear simple garments, while the Magi are dressed in exotic clothing and jewels and bear exquisite gifts. Caspar, bearded and bareheaded, presents the Christ Child with a rare Chinese cup, made of delicate porcelain and filled with gold coins. Melchior, the younger, bearded king behind Caspar, holds a Turkish censer for perfuming the air with incense; on the right, Balthasar the Moor carries a covered cup made of agate.
The price paid by for the art work in 1985 was $10.4 million in 1985 by J. Paul Getty.
Adoration of the magi
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