Udkast til samme motiv som recto (Kristus i Emaus) og til klippelandskab 1865 - 1873

This graphite drawing of biblical figures and landscapes was made by Wilhelm Marstrand. During the 19th century, artists often turned to religious and historical narratives to explore themes of identity and morality. Marstrand, a product of his time, would have been influenced by the national romanticism in Denmark that emphasized the importance of history and cultural identity. The composition is divided, featuring Christ at Emmaus and a landscape, a juxtaposition that invites us to consider the relationship between the divine and the earthly. The figures gathered around the table evoke a sense of community and shared faith, but there is also an undeniable sense of exclusion. Who is invited to the table, and who is left outside looking in? Marstrand’s work opens a space to reflect on faith and belonging. Although the landscape is serene, it also feels distant and unreachable. Both scenes share a quality that reflects the complex relationship between the individual, faith, and the natural world, which remains relevant today.