Supper at Emmaus (Milan) | Caravaggio | 1606 John William Waterhouse imposing presence

imposing presence

Van Gogh's expressive brushwork and bold use of color bring the flowers to life

Nahl's attention to detail

almost ghostly atmosphere

with no trace of natural beauty or human warmth

Supper at Emmaus (Milan) | Caravaggio | 1606 John William Waterhouse imposing presenceAbout the artwork: Caravaggios Supper at Emmaus, painted in 1606 and now in the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan, presents the biblical moment when the resurrected Christ is recognized by two disciples during a simple meal. Unlike his earlier and more theatrical version of the same subject from 1601, this painting is darker, quieter, and more introspective, reflecting the artists mature style after his flight from Rome. The figures emerge from a deep