The Supper at Emmaus
Cornelis Engelsz, 1612

Kitchen scene. A young maid offers plucked poultry to a seated young man, while the figure of a boy behind them indulges in his food. The inference is that these three figures indulge in earthly pleasures, symbolised by the details of the fish, game, meat, vegetables, bread, wine flagon and dairy produce, all painted with meticulous finish. In the adjacent room in the background is the figure of Christ breaking the bread with two disciples. The viewer is reminded of The Last Supper, as well as the transience of earthly pleasures.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Supper at Emmaus, 1612
Date supported
2004
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
102.2 x 153.7 cm
Grant
57500
Total cost
202500

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