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Caravaggio’s 'Supper at Emmaus'

Experience the collection like never before with our new exclusive National Treasures film series. In the third instalment of the series, we delve into the dramatic intensity and realism of Baroque art, focusing on Caravaggio's masterpiece, 'The Supper at Emmaus'.

  • 10-minute film
  • Watch on demand, for free
  • Available only to Members

Step into the world of Baroque art as we delve into the secrets of Caravaggio's 'Supper at Emmaus'.

Guided by the National Gallery’s Acting Associate Curator of 1600-1800 Paintings, Daniel Ralston, this exclusive film offers a unique opportunity to uncover the layers of artistry, symbolism, and historical context of this mesmerising work.

The painting, created in 1601, portrays a pivotal moment in the Bible, captured with Caravaggio’s distinct style of dramatic lighting and keen eye for detail.

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Daniel Ralston

Daniel Ralston is the CEEH Associate Curator of Spanish Paintings at the National Gallery in London. An art historian and curator, he has published and lectured widely on Spanish art, with a special focus on the 19th century. In 2019, he curated 'Sorolla in the Studio', an exhibition at the Meadows Museum that explored the working methods of the painter Joaquín Sorolla.

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