Fotoreproductie van een prent naar een schilderij, voorstellende het Laatste Avondmaal before 1863

This is a photographic reproduction by Negretti and Zambra of a print after a painting depicting the Last Supper. The long table, laden with bread and wine, serves as a stage for the unfolding drama. Christ is central, surrounded by his disciples, each reacting in a moment of profound tension and introspection. Consider the image of the table, a symbol of communion and fellowship, but also of betrayal. This scene resonates with echoes of ancient banquets and sacrificial feasts, where communal bonds are tested and broken. Recall the countless depictions of gatherings, from pagan rituals to secular celebrations, each bearing witness to the cyclical nature of human interaction and conflict. This powerful scene, charged with emotional intensity, speaks to our collective memory of shared meals and the complex emotions they evoke. The human drama of the Last Supper has an enduring appeal, and continues to resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings in different historical contexts.