Who painted The Last Supper?

The Last Supper was painted by Albrecht Dürer in 1523.

Where can I see The Last Supper?

The Last Supper is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Last Supper?

The Last Supper is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

The Last Supper

Albrecht Dürer , 1523

The Last Supper is a print by the Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1523 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1966.9
Credit line: Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial Fund

About this work

Overview

This print, The Last Supper, is a work by Albrecht Dürer, created after his return from Venice. It is characterized by a horizontal format and a depiction of thirteen figures seated at a long table.

Subject & Meaning

The scene omits Judas, the disciple who betrayed Jesus, and features a largely cleared table with a chalice, bread basket, and wine decanter, referencing the Eucharist. The moment may represent Christ's exhortation to his disciples to love one another, a theme significant to Protestant reformers.

Technique & Style

Dürer's composition is marked by a calm, serene atmosphere, achieved through the empty table and the figures' tranquil poses. The print's style reflects Italian influences, evident in its format and the arrangement of the figures.