1514
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Last Supper is a 1514 ink by Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut shows a crowded room with Jesus at a table, surrounded by 12 men. The table is covered with bowls, a pitcher, and bread. Some people are sitting, others stand or lean in, all looking focused. The background has a window with light streaming in, and the edges of the print have decorative patterns. Notice how the artist packed so many figures into one scene—everyone fits without feeling cramped. The lines are sharp, and the shading gives a sense of depth, even though it’s just black and white. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printmaking technique works.
Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen (before 1470 – 1533) was a Northern Netherlandish designer of woodcuts and painter.
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