This painting by the Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn depicts the biblical story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. The painting captures the moment when the disciples recognize Jesus in the breaking of the bread. The painting is characterized by its use of light and shadow, with the
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According to the Gospel of Luke, the road to Emmaus appearance is one of the early post-resurrection appearances of Jesus after his crucifixion and the discovery of the empty tomb. Both the meeting on the road to Emmaus and the subsequent Supper at Emmaus, the meal that Jesus had with two disciples after the encounter on the road, have been popular subjects in art.