The Passion: The Last Supper

Lucas van Leyden

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Passion: The Last Supper by Lucas van Leyden depicts a black and white engraving of a scene with Jesus and 12 men. Jesus sits at the center top with long hair and a halo behind his head. He reaches across the table with his right arm towards a man on the left side who holds an object in his right hand. The table in front of Jesus holds plates and cups, with a large plate of food in the center. The men around the table have various expressions and hairstyles, with some wearing beards. The man to the right of Jesus has a large beard and bangs. The man on the lower right sits with his right leg crossed over his left and holds a plate. The background is shaded darker at the top and lighter towards the bottom. The men are dressed in robes and tunics. The table is rectangular with a tablecloth hanging down. The room has a dark tone. The composition shows the men in close proximity to one another.