Last Supper (Carmine, Florence) 1582

Alessandro Allori’s *Last Supper (Carmine, Florence)* (1582) is a fresco depicting the moment when Jesus tells his disciples that one of them will betray him. Allori’s painting draws inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic *Last Supper*, but contrasts with it in both its composition and the emotive expressions of its figures. The dramatic gesture of Judas, whose hand is reaching out to take bread, and the horrified expressions of the Apostles around him make this a highly compelling image. This fresco serves as a powerful reminder of the poignant moment in the Christian narrative of betrayal and sacrifice.