The Last Supper

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a group of thirteen people seated around a table, engaged in conversation and sharing a meal. The people are dressed in detailed robes and depicted in varying postures. The man in the center has shoulder-length hair and a beard, and he holds one hand up with two fingers extended. There are rays of light emanating from his head. The person to his right has their arms crossed and their head down on the table, appearing to sleep. Other people at the table turn to those next to them, appearing to speak to one another. Some have their arms outstretched, gesturing to each other or the food on the table between them. The material is a bronze color, with a greenish patina in some areas.