1598
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Passion: The Last Supper is a 1598 by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This etching shows a group of men gathered around a table, sharing a meal. One man at the center glows with a halo, holding bread while others lean in. The room feels crowded, with figures packed close together. Outside the window, a small town with a church steeple and rooftops is visible. Notice how the artist used deep shadows and strong light to make faces and objects stand out. The lines are precise, almost like a sketch brought to life with ink. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in other art.
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
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