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Actions Displays	The Pilgrims at Emmaus Remove from selection Add to selection Reproduction Download mediaDownload as zip file Object number20660.2 TitleThe Pilgrims at Emmaus Creator Isabel. Mary. Wood (Artist)‎ DescriptionThis beautiful stained-glass panel depicts the story of the Pilgrims at Emmaus. It was made by artist Mary Isobel Wood in 1928. It captures the moment of enlightenment when the pilgrims’ eyes are opened to the truth of the Resurrection of Christ. His golden aura shines out brightly amongst the sombre colours of the faithful as they finally recognise the Saviour. The two pilgrims are on their way to Emmaus on the evening after the tomb of Jesus has been found empty. They are discussing the matter when they meet a stranger, who rebukes them for not believing what they saw at the tomb. All three then make their way to eat together at Emmaus; it is there, only once they have broken bread together, that the pilgrims recognise the stranger as Jesus. This story has inspired artists through the ages. One of the most famous paintings of the supper at Emmaus was by Rembrandt. While the original hangs in the Louvre in Paris, we also have a copy, painted by our benefactor Thomas Stuart Smith. Like many artists, Stuart Smith honed his skills by studying and replicating the work of the old masters. Mary Isobel Wood was born and brought up in Edinburgh in the late 19th century. She attended Edinburgh College of art, where she later taught stained glass. Examples of her stained glass can be found in St Cuthbert’s Church, Edinburgh, a memorial window for her family in Bowden Kirk, Melrose and on the Isle of Lismore. DescriptionStained glass window by Mary Isobel Wood, 1928, The Pilgrims at Emmaus. Jesus Christ with two men. the story is of the meeting of Christ with two apostles after the ressurection. Disappointed by the death of Christ, two disciples have met a man on the way to Emmaus. He has told them at length about Christ and they have invited the stranger to dinner. Production date 1928 Object nameGlass, stained glass window Religion, Decorative Arts

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TitleThe Pilgrims at Emmaus

DescriptionThis beautiful stained-glass panel depicts the story of the Pilgrims at Emmaus. It was made by artist Mary Isobel Wood in 1928. It captures the moment of enlightenment when the pilgrims’ eyes are opened to the truth of the Resurrection of Christ. His golden aura shines out brightly amongst the sombre colours of the faithful as they finally recognise the Saviour. The two pilgrims are on their way to Emmaus on the evening after the tomb of Jesus has been found empty. They are discussing the matter when they meet a stranger, who rebukes them for not believing what they saw at the tomb. All three then make their way to eat together at Emmaus; it is there, only once they have broken bread together, that the pilgrims recognise the stranger as Jesus. This story has inspired artists through the ages. One of the most famous paintings of the supper at Emmaus was by Rembrandt. While the original hangs in the Louvre in Paris, we also have a copy, painted by our benefactor Thomas Stuart Smith. Like many artists, Stuart Smith honed his skills by studying and replicating the work of the old masters. Mary Isobel Wood was born and brought up in Edinburgh in the late 19th century. She attended Edinburgh College of art, where she later taught stained glass. Examples of her stained glass can be found in St Cuthbert’s Church, Edinburgh, a memorial window for her family in Bowden Kirk, Melrose and on the Isle of Lismore.

DescriptionStained glass window by Mary Isobel Wood, 1928, The Pilgrims at Emmaus. Jesus Christ with two men. the story is of the meeting of Christ with two apostles after the ressurection. Disappointed by the death of Christ, two disciples have met a man on the way to Emmaus. He has told them at length about Christ and they have invited the stranger to dinner.

Production date 1928

Object nameGlass, stained glass window

Religion, Decorative Arts