Why it matters
The risen Christ reveals himself to two disciples at supper, one of them flinging his arms out in astonishment, while a basket of food teeters on the edge of the table. Christ is shown beardless, perhaps because he appeared 'in another form'.
Did you know?
- It was completed in 1601.
- It was commissioned by Ciriaco Mattei.
- The figures are life-size against a dark background.
Based on the Wikipedia article Supper at Emmaus (Caravaggio, London) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
