The Last Supper

Giulio Benso

Associated Names
Giulio Benso

Artist, Genoese, 1592 - 1668

The image features a sketch of several people gathered in a large, ornate interior space. The sketch is drawn in a sepia tone, suggesting ink and wash on paper. The figures are shown from head to toe, with some seated, standing, or leaning forward. Their heads are mostly bald or have short hair, while their clothing resembles long robes or tunics. The people are gathered on either side of a central area, with architectural elements like arches and decorative patterns surrounding them. The background shows a detailed wall with relief artwork, including human and angelic figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lewis Einstein

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.7 x 34.5 cm (8 15/16 x 13 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1956.3.3


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1972

  • Newcombe, M., Genoese Baroque Drawings. Binghamton, New York, 1972: 46

Inscriptions

lower center verso: Tintoretto; lower right verso: (illegible); upper right verso: 8; upper right verso torn label: G.WALK

Wikidata ID

Q64572453

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