Last Supper

Last Supper

Jacopo Bassano

1546

oil

From the collection of Galleria Borghese

About this work

This painting shows a large group of men gathered around a long table, dressed in robes and tunics in various colors. The table is set with a white tablecloth, plates, glasses, and a large fish on a platter. A man in the center, wearing a black robe with a pink shirt underneath, appears to be the focus of the group's attention. He gestures with his right hand, while the other men look on, some with their hands raised or pointing. The scene is depicted in warm, muted colors, with a sense of movement and energy among the figures. To learn more about the artist's use of color and light, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

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