Artwork
The Last Supper
The Last Supper is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the Louvre Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Last Supper is a 1510 religious woodcut by Albrecht Dürer, depicting a pivotal moment in Christian tradition. Executed on laid paper, this print showcases Dürer's mastery of the medium.
Subject & Meaning
The woodcut illustrates Jesus Christ sharing a meal with his twelve disciples, all seated on one side of a table laden with bread and cups, conveying a sense of intimacy and solemnity.
Technique & Style
Dürer crafted the image using a knife on wood, resulting in sharp, clear lines characteristic of his precise style. The woodcut format allowed for widespread dissemination of the image.
History & Provenance
Created in 1510, the original woodcut is now part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., where the piece is preserved and exhibited.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
