1765
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Institution of the Eucharist is a 1765 ink by Franz Anton Maulbertsch, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this painting, a group of people are gathered around a table, with one man standing at the center. The scene is set in a dimly lit room, with a large window in the background. The figures are dressed in simple, flowing robes, and their faces are contorted in various expressions of emotion. The artist has used a range of techniques to create a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark, adds to the dramatic effect of the scene. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. The Institution of the Eucharist is a powerful and emotive work that explores themes of faith and community. To learn more about the artist's use of technique, explore the art of etching.
Franz Anton Maulbertsch (7 June 1724 – 8 August 1796) was an Austrian painter and engraver, one of the most renowned exponents of Rococo painting in the German and Hungarian regions.
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