Divine Illumination

In Caravaggio’s The Supper at Emmaus, a humble meal becomes a moment of revelation. As Christ breaks bread, two disciples leap and gesture in stunned recognition, their expressions carved by dramatic chiaroscuro. The innkeeper, bathed in shadow, remains oblivious, drawing a stark contrast between faith and unawareness. A basket of fruit teeters on the table’s edge, its shadow forming an ichthys symbol—quietly reinforcing the miracle unfolding. IkonoTV’s Slow Art format invites you to linger on each gesture, fold of light, and texture, transforming an ordinary supper into a sacred pause. This work can be seen at [The National Gallery, London,https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/michelangelo-merisi-da-caravaggio-the-supper-at-emmaus].