The Last Supper
1550
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a group of men sitting around a table, eating and talking. One man at the center holds a round loaf of bread while others lean in close. The room looks old, with dark walls, a curtain behind them, and a few simple objects like a pitcher and cups on the table. Notice how the light hits the faces and hands, making some parts bright and others dark. This helps show the expressions and makes the scene feel real. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* next to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
