The Last Supper

1514

Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen after Albrecht Dürer

Associated Names
Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen

Artist, Netherlandish, 1470 or before - 1533

Doen Pietersz

Printer, Netherlandish, c.1478 - c.1536

Albrecht Dürer

Artist After, German, 1471 - 1528

The image is a circular composition showing thirteen individuals seated around a rectangular banquet table. One individual is prominently positioned in the center with a radiant halo around their head. The individuals are depicted from a three-quarter to full view, with most of their upper bodies visible, wearing flowing robes. Some have curly or wavy hair, while others have beards and hair variations. There is a large serving platter with what appears to be a roasted animal in the center, surrounded by cups, plates, jugs, and utensils. The background includes an arched doorway and drapery above, creating depth in an enclosed space. The scene conveys symmetry and focus on the central figure, implying a gathering of historical or religious significance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    diameter: 24.7 cm (9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.222

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 22, State ii/ii


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(William H. Schab, New York); purchased by Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], 1950; gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, no. 67.

2019

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Jacob Cornelisz. Compiled by Yvonne Bleyerveld and edited by Huigen Leeflang. Ouderkerk aan den Ijssel: Sound & Vision Publishers, 2019, no. 22.

Inscriptions

lower center, in block, on tablet: [artist's monogram]

Watermarks

none

Wikidata ID

Q65358601

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