10 Euro coin "European Year of Cultural Heritage"

The aim of the European Year of Cultural Heritage is to encourage more people to discover and enjoy European cultural heritage and strengthen their sense of belonging to a common European area. During the year, a series of initiatives and events will take place throughout Europe to allow citizens to learn more about their cultural heritage. The coin that celebrates this series of events shows a detail of “Supper at Emmaus”, a famous painting by Caravaggio (1605 - 1606), which is displayed in the Brera Gallery in Milan. The painting, deeply intimate with a narrow chromatic range, features a dramatic and theatrical use of light, which enhances the sacredness of the scene.