Artwork
Jesus in Emmaus
Jesus in Emmaus is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Pieter Jozef Verhaghen. It dates from 1772 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
Jesus in Emmaus is a 1772 oil painting by Pieter Jozef Verhaghen, a Flemish artist known for large-scale works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates the biblical scene where Jesus reveals himself to his disciples in Emmaus, a moment of recognition and revelation.
Technique & Style
Verhaghen's work is characterized by the Rococo style, while his training in the Flemish Baroque tradition, exemplified by Rubens, is also evident.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection, and was created by Verhaghen, considered the last major representative of the Flemish School.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter-Jozef Verhaghen (19 March 1728 in Aarschot – 3 April 1811 in Leuven) was a Flemish painter of large-scale religious and mythological scenes.
