Who painted Landschaft mit dem Gang nach Emmaus?

Landschaft mit dem Gang nach Emmaus was painted by Herri met de Bles in 1537.

Where can I see Landschaft mit dem Gang nach Emmaus?

Landschaft mit dem Gang nach Emmaus is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Landschaft mit dem Gang nach Emmaus?

Landschaft mit dem Gang nach Emmaus is associated with Mannerism.

Artwork

Landschaft mit dem Gang nach Emmaus

Herri met de Bles , 1537

Landschaft mit dem Gang nach Emmaus is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Herri met de Bles. It dates from 1537 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

Landschaft mit dem Gang nach Emmaus is a 1537 painting by Herri met de Bles, a Flemish artist associated with the Northern Renaissance and Mannerist movement.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts three figures, likely representing the biblical scene of the Road to Emmaus, set amidst a detailed, rocky landscape with a castle on a hill and distant mountains.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Bles's use of soft light to create subtle chiaroscuro, blending shadows and highlights on the natural scenery, and features a panoramic view from an elevated vantage point.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection, exemplifying a tradition that integrates small religious scenes into expansive, naturalistic landscapes.