Life of Christ: The Last Supper
1597
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1597
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Life of Christ: The Last Supper is a 1597 by Zacharias Dolendo, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a crowded room with people gathered around a table. At the table, a group sits eating, while others stand or kneel nearby. One man bends down to pick something up. A boy stands in the middle of the room. On the right, a woman holds a jug and a child. The background has tall windows and arches. The artist focused on showing different reactions—some people look up, others down. The lighting is sharp, making faces and clothes stand out clearly. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this strong light-and-dark contrast works.
