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Last Supper
Last Supper is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Pieter Coecke van Aelst. It dates from 1536 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
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Overview
Last Supper is a painting created around 1536 by Pieter Coecke van Aelst, executed in oil paint.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts twelve men seated around a table, with a central figure in a red robe displaying calmness amidst varied reactions from the others, suggesting a moment of dramatic tension.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, using deep shadows to highlight the figures' faces, particularly the central figure, creating a sense of drama through the contrast between light and dark.
History & Provenance
The painting is currently held at the National Museum in Warsaw.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter Coecke van Aelst or Pieter Coecke van Aelst the Elder was a Flemish painter, sculptor, architect, author and designer of woodcuts, goldsmith's work, stained glass and tapestries.
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