“The Journey to Emmaus” is Swiss artist Robert Zünd’s interpretation of the biblical story of two disciples on the road to Emmaus after the crucifixion of Jesus. According to the narrative, the disciples were joined by a third traveler who, unbeknownst to them, was the resurrected Jesus. The drama is set in a beautiful wooded landscape, which is as important to the piece as the story that unfolds within. With its religious symbolism and precise rendition of nature, this powerful work of art is emblematic of Zünd's (1827 – 1909) paintings.

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