Artwork
Last Supper
Last Supper is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Jacopo Bassano. It dates from 1546 and is held in the collection of the Galleria Borghese.
About this work
Overview
Last Supper is a painting executed in oil paint by Jacopo Bassano in 1546. It is housed at the Galleria Borghese.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a gathering of men around a table, with a central figure in a black robe at the focus of their attention. The scene is set with a white tablecloth, plates, and a large fish, suggesting a meal.
Technique & Style
The artwork is characterized by warm, muted colors and a sense of movement among the figures. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark, contributes to the overall effect.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacopo Bassano was an Italian Renaissance painter of the Venetian school. He was born and died in Bassano del Grappa, and took the village as his surname. Having trained in the workshop of his father, Francesco the…
