1513
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Last Supper is a 1513 ink by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut shows a group of people sitting around a table, eating. The room has a high window with a diamond-patterned frame letting in light. The figures look simple, with big heads and loose clothes. On the table are bowls, a jug, and a basket. The artist used lines to create shadows and texture, like in the tablecloth and window. The light comes from above, making the scene feel bright and clear. Next, check out the technique: woodcut.
Albrecht Altdorfer (c. 1480 – 12 February 1538) was a German painter, engraver and architect of the Renaissance working in Regensburg. Along with Lucas Cranach the Elder and Wolf Huber he is regarded to be the main…
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