The Last Supper
1628
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
The Last Supper is a 1628 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows a group of people sitting around a table, eating and talking. The man in the center looks serious, holding his hand up like he’s about to speak. Others lean in, some looking surprised or worried, while one man on the right seems to be reaching for something. The table has bread, a pitcher, and a few plates—it looks like a quiet but tense moment. The photo mimics old paintings, with strong light and shadow making faces stand out. The artist used dark backgrounds to focus on the people’s expressions, almost like a dramatic stage. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create mood in art.
