Artwork
The Last Supper
The Last Supper is an ink print by the Baroque artist Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo. It dates from 1766 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo's 1766 etching, The Last Supper, is a print depicting a pivotal biblical scene. It showcases the artist's skill as a printmaker and his connection to a prominent family of artists.
Subject & Meaning
The etching illustrates Jesus's final meal with his disciples, capturing a moment of intense conversation among the figures. The scene is set within an architectural space with a high, arched ceiling and a staircase.
Technique & Style
Tiepolo employed a range of tones and textures to convey depth and atmosphere. The figures are detailed, with intricate clothing folds and expressive faces, characteristic of the Baroque style's dramatic lighting and emotional intensity.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (August 30, 1727 – March 3, 1804) was an Italian painter and printmaker in etching. He was the son of artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and elder brother of Lorenzo Baldissera Tiepolo.
