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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.

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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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