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The Institution of The Eucharist

Unknown

1753

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

The Institution of The Eucharist is a 1753 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1753 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a group of people gathered in a dimly lit room with a stone archway. At the center, a figure in a blue robe holds a round dish while others reach toward it. One man kneels, another leans in closely, and a few stand with hands outstretched. The colors are muted—earthy browns, deep blues, and soft reds—with a single hanging lantern casting faint light. The scene feels tense, like a quiet moment of shared focus. The artist used strong contrasts between light and shadow to guide your eye, making the figures stand out against the dark background. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works in other paintings.