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Rembrandt's "Supper At Ammaus" 1930 painting replica...
Rembrandt's "Supper At Ammaus" 1930 painting replica...
Item # 722811
February 23, 1936
PICTURE SECTION of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Feb. 23, 1936 The front page of this section has a full page facsimile of Rembrandt's 1648 painting "Supper At Emmaus" with heading: "The Greatest Of Religious Paintings: Rembrandt's "Christ At Emmaus" (see images)
Complete picture section only with 10 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, great condition.
AI notes: Rembrandt’s Supper at Emmaus refers most famously to his 1648 painting (now in the Louvre), a deeply introspective interpretation of the biblical moment from Luke 24 when the risen Christ reveals himself to two disciples during a humble meal. Unlike earlier, more theatrical depictions of the scene, Rembrandt presents Christ quietly illuminated, almost spectral, with a soft halo-like glow that emphasizes spiritual presence rather than physical drama. The disciples react not with overt astonishment but with inward awe—one leans back in stunned recognition while the other bows in reverence—capturing the instant of dawning faith. The sparse setting, subdued palette, and strong chiaroscuro reflect Rembrandt’s mature style and his interest in psychological depth over narrative spectacle. It is worth noting that Rembrandt treated the Emmaus theme multiple times, including a much earlier version from 1629 (now in the Musée Jacquemart-André, Paris), which is more dramatic and Caravaggesque, making the 1648 painting especially significant as a marker of his artistic and spiritual evolution.
Category: The 20th Century
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