Het laeste Avondmael dat Christus met zyne Apostelen gehouden, en dat / hy hun de voeten gewasschen heéft 1800 - 1833

This color woodcut, titled "The Last Supper," was created by Philippus Jacobus Brepols, a printmaker operating in the Southern Netherlands during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The print depicts the well known biblical scene of Jesus' last meal with his apostles, emphasizing the washing of the feet. This act of service and humility is rendered within a complex socio-political context. Brepols was active during a time of significant upheaval, including the French Revolution and subsequent Napoleonic era, which brought revolutionary ideas about equality and liberty. Reflecting on the print, we might consider how its emphasis on humility relates to the broader societal shifts taking place at the time. Does this depiction serve to reinforce existing social hierarchies, or does it propose a more egalitarian vision of community? Ultimately, this print invites us to reflect on the relationship between power, service, and spirituality in a rapidly changing world.