Laatste Avondmaal 1786

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki's etching "Laatste Avondmaal" (1786) depicts the Last Supper, a pivotal moment in Christian tradition where Jesus shares a final meal with his disciples. The scene is rendered in a realistic style, with detailed figures and a sense of intimacy. The composition emphasizes the importance of the event through the use of light and shadow, as well as the positioning of the figures. This small-scale work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a unique and poignant glimpse into the artist's understanding of the iconic religious scene.