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The Last Supper

William Strang

1889

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Religious

Dominant colour

The Last Supper is a 1889 by William Strang, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: William Strang
When & what style?: 1889 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a scene of Jesus and his disciples gathered around a table, with Jesus standing at the center. The disciples are seated on either side of the table, their faces filled with emotion as they look at Jesus. The room is dimly lit, with a large window in the background that lets in a beam of light. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama in the scene, with the strong contrast between light and dark drawing the viewer's eye to Jesus. The disciples' facial expressions convey a sense of sadness and loss, as if they are aware of the significance of the moment. This painting is reminiscent of the work of William Strang, a British artist known for his Impressionist and Realist styles.