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Breaking Bread Collection

"Breaking Bread: A Symbolic Connection Through Time and Art" Throughout history, the act has held immense significance, transcending time and culture

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: The Last Supper (oil on canvas)

The Last Supper (oil on canvas)
IND41435 The Last Supper (oil on canvas) by Viladomat, Antonio (1678-1755); Museo Diocesano de Solsona, Lleida, Spain

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: Ms Hunter 229 f. 12r Christs Breaking of Bread at Emmaus, below, His Appearance to the Disciples

Ms Hunter 229 f. 12r Christs Breaking of Bread at Emmaus, below, His Appearance to the Disciples
GUL175493 Ms Hunter 229 f.12r Christs Breaking of Bread at Emmaus, below, His Appearance to the Disciples, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: The Jews Passover, facsimile of a 15th century missal ornamented with paintings

The Jews Passover, facsimile of a 15th century missal ornamented with paintings
STC222039 The Jews Passover, facsimile of a 15th century missal ornamented with paintings (colour litho) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441) (school of) (after)

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: The Last Supper

The Last Supper
LLM455990 The Last Supper by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Supper. Illustration from God is Love by Mrs L Haskell (Ernest NIster and E P Dutton)

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: Supper at Emmaus (oil on canvas)

Supper at Emmaus (oil on canvas)
PWI91436 Supper at Emmaus (oil on canvas) by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); Musee de Grenoble, France; ePeter Willi; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: Panel depicting The Last Supper (stained glass)

Panel depicting The Last Supper (stained glass)
SC6630 Panel depicting The Last Supper (stained glass) by German School, (16th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: Christ at Emmaus (oil on panel)

Christ at Emmaus (oil on panel)
FC15323 Christ at Emmaus (oil on panel) by Smetham, James (1821-89); 50.2x40 cm; FORBES Magazine Collection, New York, USA; eForbes Magazine Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: The Supper at Emmaus, 1520 (oil on canvas) (detail of 50021)

The Supper at Emmaus, 1520 (oil on canvas) (detail of 50021)
SCP331585 The Supper at Emmaus, 1520 (oil on canvas) (detail of 50021) by Catena, Vincenzo di Biagio (c.1470-1531); 130x241 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: The Institution of the Eucharist, c. 1603 (ink with wash

The Institution of the Eucharist, c. 1603 (ink with wash
FIT283235 The Institution of the Eucharist, c.1603 (ink with wash, black chalk & grisaille oil on paper) by Barocci or Baroccio, Federico Fiori (c.1535-1612); 51.5x35.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: Jesus breaking bread and giving his disciples the cup

Jesus breaking bread and giving his disciples the cup
LLM339706 Jesus breaking bread and giving his disciples the cup by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus breaking bread and giving his disciples the cup)

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: The Supper at Emmaus, 1520 (oil on canvas)

The Supper at Emmaus, 1520 (oil on canvas)
SCP50021 The Supper at Emmaus, 1520 (oil on canvas) by Catena, Vincenzo di Biagio (c.1470-1531); 130x241 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: Last Conversation between St. Benedict and St. Scholastica, 15th century (fresco)

Last Conversation between St. Benedict and St. Scholastica, 15th century (fresco)
LRI4690359 Last Conversation between St. Benedict and St. Scholastica, 15th century (fresco) by Umbrian School, (15th century); Monastero di San Benedetto (Santuario Sacro Spero), Subiaco, Rome

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: Breaking of Bread at Emmaus, 1926

Breaking of Bread at Emmaus, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 1: The Birth of Christianity, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: Breaking of the Bread, 1925. Artist: Jean Louis Forain

Breaking of the Bread, 1925. Artist: Jean Louis Forain
Breaking of the Bread, 1925. An etching from Modern Masters of Etching, by JL Forain, (The Studio, London, 1925)

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: Communion Symbols

Communion Symbols

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: The Supper at Emmaus, c. 1614-21

The Supper at Emmaus, c. 1614-21
XAM74850 The Supper at Emmaus, c.1614-21 by Caravaggio, Michelangelo (1571-1610) (follower of); 154x198.5 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: Supper at Emmaus, 1654 (etching)

Supper at Emmaus, 1654 (etching)
XJF417384 Supper at Emmaus, 1654 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: Supper at Emmaus, 1620 (oil on canvas)

Supper at Emmaus, 1620 (oil on canvas)
XJL187592 Supper at Emmaus, 1620 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: The Supper at Emmaus (oil on canvas)

The Supper at Emmaus (oil on canvas)
XIR177151 The Supper at Emmaus (oil on canvas) by Champaigne, Philippe de (1602-74); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: Meal at Emmaus, print maker: Jacob Matham, Hendrick Goltzius, Cornelius Schonaeus

Meal at Emmaus, print maker: Jacob Matham, Hendrick Goltzius, Cornelius Schonaeus, 1604 - 1608

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: Holy Communion or Lords Supper, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Holy Communion or Lords Supper, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Background imageBreaking Bread Collection: Protestant celebration at Taize meeting

Protestant celebration at Taize meeting


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"Breaking Bread: A Symbolic Connection Through Time and Art" Throughout history, the act has held immense significance, transcending time and culture. From biblical accounts to medieval manuscripts and Renaissance masterpieces, this simple gesture carries profound meaning. In Leonardo da Vinci's iconic masterpiece "The Last Supper, " we witness Jesus breaking bread with his disciples for the final time. The oil on canvas painting immortalizes this pivotal moment in Christian history, emphasizing unity and sacrifice. Similarly, Ms Hunter 229 f. 12r depicts Christ's Breaking of Bread at Emmaus in exquisite detail. This pen & ink and tempera on vellum artwork from the Hunterian Psalter transports us back to the twelfth century, capturing a sacred encounter between Christ and his followers. Delving further into religious artistry, a facsimile of a fifteenth-century missal ornamented with paintings showcases The Jews Passover. This vivid depiction reminds us of the ancient tradition surrounding Passover celebrations while highlighting the importance of communal meals throughout history. Moving beyond traditional religious narratives, artists have continued to explore themes of fellowship through their works. "Supper at Emmaus, " an oil on canvas by an unknown artist, portrays another instance where Jesus breaks bread with his disciples after his resurrection – a powerful symbol of hope and renewal. Even stained glass windows bear witness to this timeless motif. A panel depicting The Last Supper captures rays of colored light illuminating Jesus as he shares one last meal with his closest companions before facing crucifixion. As we delve deeper into artistic interpretations spanning centuries, "Christ at Emmaus" captivates viewers with its emotional intensity conveyed through oil on panel technique. Here again, we see Jesus revealing himself through the simple act – a transformative moment that forever changed those present. "The Institution of the Eucharist, " rendered in ink wash circa 1603 by an anonymous artist reflects upon Jesus breaking bread and offering his disciples the cup.