Artwork
Oil sketch for the Road to Emmaus
Oil sketch for the Road to Emmaus is an oil painting by Anton Dorph. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Anton Dorph's 1890 oil sketch, 'Road to Emmaus,' is a religious painting held at the Statens Museum for Kunst. It is a preparatory work, executed in oil paint.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts three men in a stone archway, with the central figure, likely Jesus Christ, speaking to the others. The man on the right gestures with his left hand, while the figure on the left holds a stick.
Technique & Style
The sketch showcases Dorph's use of oil paint to capture the figures and setting. The color palette includes red, green, white, and dark tones, used to distinguish the characters' robes.
History & Provenance
Created in 1890 by Danish painter Anton Dorph, known for his altarpieces and depictions of everyday life, the sketch is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Anton Laurids Johannes Dorph (15 February 1831, in Horsens – 12 January 1914, in Copenhagen) was a Danish painter who is remembered for his altarpieces and his paintings of fishermen.
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