Way to Emmaus, c. 1440, Bartolomeo di Tommaso, Italian (Umbria), Italian (Umbria), active 1425 - 1453/54, 19 x 7 in. ( x cm) (panel), Tempera on panel, Italy, 15th century, After Christ's death and ascension into heaven, he appeared to his disciples several times. On this occasion, he walked with two of them on their way from Jerusalem to the neighboring village of Emmaus. They did not recognize him until later at supper. Christ is dressed as a pilgrim, carrying a staff and wearing a broad-brimmed hat. The village of Emmaus is called castellum, or 'castle' in Latin

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