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The Last Supper

Workshop of Master of the Aachen Madonna

National Gallery of Art

The image shows several figures gathered around a table. The central figure is seated while others are seated or kneeling. The main character has distinct facial features with a long beard and long stylized hair. They are wearing robes like the surrounding figures. Some figures are holding or gesturing towards objects on the table, including a platter with loaves of bread and fish. All figures have halos. The background is filled with overlapping figures, and the art uses black outlines, shading, and minimal color.

Artwork Details

Date
1470/1480
Medium
metalcut, hand-colored in green, light rose, and yellow
Dimensions
1895 × 2619 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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