Supper at Emmaus

"Supper at Emmaus" was painted by Blair Piras (Blair Barlow Art), a sacred artist who grew up in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. The painting was commissioned by the Diocese of Baton Rouge for the Eucharistic Revival, which is currently taking place throughout the United States. 

The artwork depicts the meal the disciples shared with Jesus after encountering Him on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35). In the painting, you will see that the setting, figures and objects represented are familiar, as they represent South Louisiana culture and our local Church. 

If you would like to purchase a print of "Supper at Emmaus," please visit https://www.blairbarlowart.com/shop. 

In this video, Blair Piras and local theologian, Dr. Brian Pedraza, sit down to discuss the unique details of the painting “Supper at Emmaus."

In this almost 40-minute conversation, Blair Piras and Dr. Brian Pedraza discuss sacred art, wonder, the transcendental of beauty, the story behind the painting “Supper at Emmaus” and its visual connection to our diocese, and what it is like to paint the face of Jesus.