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The Last Supper

A work made of engraving in black on buff laid paper.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of engraving in black on buff laid paper.

Date:

c. 1485

Artist:

Master I.A.M. of Zwolle
Netherlandish, active c. 1470-95

About this artwork

The scintillating linework and complex compositions by the anonymous master from Zwolle helped elevate the stature of engraving as a unique artform. The balance of lights, darks, and delicate tonalities indicate he may have also been a painter.
With a flourish, the master depicts the emotional chaos of the Apostles’ last shared meal with Jesus, who sits calmly at the center. Judas is seen in the right foreground holding a bag of money, the payment he accepted to betray Jesus, behind his back. The Apostle next to him holds his nose, as Judas, in medieval descriptions, was so repulsive he exuded unpleasant odors.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Master I.A.M. of Zwolle

Title

The Last Supper

Place

Netherlands (Artist's nationality:)

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Artist's working dates 1470–1495

Medium

Engraving in black on buff laid paper

Dimensions

34.1 × 26.9 cm (13 7/16 × 10 5/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Potter Palmer, Jr.

Reference Number

1954.1146

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