The last supper 16th century

This print on laid paper, titled The Last Supper, is by an anonymous artist. Images of the Last Supper were common in the early modern period, often commissioned for institutional settings such as monastery refectories. Here, in the absence of a known artist, the interpretation becomes all the more dependent on the viewer. The scene depicts Jesus's final meal with his apostles before his crucifixion. The composition emphasizes the emotional tension and uncertainty among the apostles. The print's visual codes include the halo above Jesus, as well as the symbolic foods on the table and a sense of spatial depth achieved through linear perspective. These elements invite viewers to contemplate the religious and social significance of the event. Analyzing it requires understanding not only the biblical narrative but also the cultural and institutional contexts in which such images were circulated and consumed. Considering its function within religious institutions can help us grasp its intended meaning and impact.