1706
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The Last Supper is a 1706 oil by Sebastiano Ricci, a Rococo painting work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of Jesus and his disciples seated around a long table. The table is set with white linens, plates, and cups, and Jesus is at the center, looking up towards the sky. The disciples are engaged in conversation, some looking at Jesus, while others are turned away. The room is dimly lit, with a warm glow emanating from the left side of the painting. The walls are adorned with columns and arches, adding to the sense of grandeur. The overall mood is one of solemnity and reverence, as if the disciples are aware of the significance of the moment. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.
Sebastiano Ricci (1 August 1659 – 15 May 1734) was an Italian Baroque painter of the late Baroque period in Venetian painting.
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