The Venetian master Veronese is best known for his large colourful wall and ceiling paintings. On this small canvas he depicts the biblical story of the supper at Emmaus. Only when Christ blesses the bread do his fellow diners recognise him.

Specifications
Title | Supper at Emmaus |
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Material and technique | Oil on canvas |
Object type |
Painting
> Painting
> Two-dimensional object
> Art object
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Location | This object is in storage |
Dimensions |
Width 79 cm Height 66 cm |
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Artists |
Schilder:
Paolo Veronese (Paolo Caliari)
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Accession number | 2571 (OK) |
Credits | Verworven met de verzameling van / Acquired with the collection of: D.G. van Beuningen 1958 |
Department | Old Masters |
Acquisition date | 1958 |
Creation date | in 1565 - 1570 |
Age artist | Between 37 and 42 years old |
Collector | Collector / D.G. van Beuningen |
Research |
Alma |
Material | |
Object | |
Geographical origin | Italy > Southern Europe > Europe |
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All about the artist
Paolo Veronese (Paolo Caliari)
Verona 1528 - Venetië 1588
Paolo Veronese was specialised in large biblical, allegorical and historical scenes. Veronese's choice of subject allowed him to fill his paintings with...
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