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Christus in Emaus

Christ in Emmaus
Dürer, Albrecht, 1471-1528
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Albrecht Dürer's woodcut presents Christ seated at the table in Emmaus with the two disciples from the road and two hosts. Christ breaks the bread and thus this image captures the moment just prior to his disappearance from their sight.Originally from the Small Passion.References: Meder 157 (Vor dem Text); Hollstein 157; Bartsch 48; Strauss 132.Acquired through the generous subvention of St. Walker and Mrs. Nancy Ray.

Date Created
1505-1515
Subject - Topic/Names
Jesus Christ
Subject - Geographic
Emmaus (Israel : Extinct city)
Israel
Subject - Time Period
Sixteenth century
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P_MSS406_B001_F004_I001
System of Record ID
300000422873
Title
Christus in Emaus
Alternative Title
Christ in Emmaus
Date Created
1505-1515
Description
Albrecht Dürer's woodcut presents Christ seated at the table in Emmaus with the two disciples from the road and two hosts. Christ breaks the bread and thus this image captures the moment just prior to his disappearance from their sight.
Originally from the Small Passion.
References: Meder 157 (Vor dem Text); Hollstein 157; Bartsch 48; Strauss 132.
Acquired through the generous subvention of St. Walker and Mrs. Nancy Ray.
Creator
Dürer, Albrecht, 1471-1528
Subject - Topic/Names
Jesus Christ
Subject - Geographic
Emmaus (Israel : Extinct city)
Israel
Subject - Time Period
Sixteenth century
Extent/Dimensions
12.7 x 9.6 cm
Content Type
Still image
Content Genre
woodcuts
Related Material
Manuscript Collection No. 406
Source
Albrecht Dürer, Woodcut collection
Sublocation
Box 1, Folder 4
Local Call Number
MSS 406
Rights Statement
The online edition of this work in the public domain, i.e. not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library.
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Institution
Emory University
Holding Repository
Pitts Theology Library
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1505
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