The Last Supper

Deutsche Grafik um 1480, c. 1480

This is a painting of a group gathered around a table with a central figure. The image illustrates a scene where a central figure is depicted with a gesture that suggests a moment of importance. This figure is surrounded by other characters, who also have halos. The setting involves a table with a chalice and a plate. The characters display expressions of attentiveness or reverence. The color palette includes earth tones with touches of green, red, and yellow. The style of the painting combines elements of medieval religious art and printmaking techniques.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik um 1480
Date
c. 1480
Type
Print
Medium
metalcut, hand-colored in red lake, yellow, and green on laid paper
Dimensions
10.1 × 7.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a group gathered around a table with a central figure. The image illustrates a scene where a central figure is depicted with a gesture that suggests a moment of importance. This figure is surrounded by other characters, who also have halos. The setting involves a table with a chalice and a plate. The characters display expressions of attentiveness or reverence. The color palette includes earth tones with touches of green, red, and yellow. The style of the painting combines elements of medieval religious art and printmaking techniques.

Deutsche Grafik um 1480