Who painted The Last Supper?

The Last Supper was painted by German 15th Century in 1480.

Where can I see The Last Supper?

The Last Supper is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Last Supper?

The Last Supper is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

The Last Supper

German 15th Century , 1480

The Last Supper is a paint print by the Renaissance artist German 15th Century. It dates from 1480 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Last Supper is a metalcut print, hand-colored with red lake, yellow, and green on laid paper, depicting a pivotal religious scene.

Subject & Meaning

The image portrays a sacred moment with a central figure holding a round object (likely bread), surrounded by reaching companions, all adorned with halos, signifying a divine or saintly gathering.

Technique & Style

Executed in a flat, bold style with sharp lines and solid color blocks, the print features vibrant, haloed figures in simple, brightly colored robes set against a dark background.

Context

The artwork's stylistic elements, such as halos and the composition of a sacred moment, align with pre-Renaissance religious art conventions, contrasting with the more naturalistic approaches that would follow in the Renaissance.