Supper at Emmaus Poster

Experience the dramatic moment of revelation in Caravaggio’s Supper at Emmaus (1601), a masterful Baroque painting housed in the National Gallery, London. This work vividly depicts the Gospel story from Luke 24:30–31, where the resurrected Jesus reveals his identity to two of his disciples during a meal in Emmaus. Caravaggio captures the instant of recognition with extraordinary realism and emotional intensity. The disciples’ astonished gestures and expressions contrast with the calm, youthful Christ, who is portrayed beardless as described in the Gospel of Mark. The dark background and dramatic chiaroscuro focus attention on the life-sized figures and the symbolic still life on the table, including a basket of fruit with Christian symbolism. This painting exemplifies Caravaggio’s revolutionary naturalism and use of light to convey spiritual revelation. Perfect for art lovers and collectors seeking iconic Italian Baroque religious art for their home or office.