Christus reicht den Aposteln das Abendmahl 

Gaspare Diziani created this pen and brown ink drawing, Christus reicht den Aposteln das Abendmahl, during the 18th century, a time when the power and authority of the church were both celebrated and questioned. Diziani captures the intimate moment of the Last Supper through a lens of hierarchical devotion. The apostles, embodiments of faith and masculinity, are arranged in postures of reverence and submission to Christ. In doing so, Diziani adheres to traditional representations of religious narrative which subtly promote the patriarchal structures of the time. Yet, what emotions might have been stirred in those observing this image, navigating their own complex relationships with religious institutions? This drawing acts as both a reflection of its time and a space for considering the intricacies of faith, power, and individual experience. The work invites us to consider the personal dimensions of these historical and social dynamics.