Article Author: Calvin Mercer

Biblical themes comprise about one third of the paintings, etchings, and drawings of Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. This article is a close examination of Rembrandt’s depictions of the “Christ at Emmaus” story in the Gospel of Luke. His two paintings, four etchings, and at least seven drawings of this story reveal a progressively deeper interpretation of the text. He moves from presenting the story as a dramatic, miraculous event to an appreciation of a loving Christ reaching out pastorally to the disciples.

Keywords: Biblical; Christ; Emmaus; Hermeneutics; Rembrandt

Article Review Status: Published

Pages: 1–5

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