The Last Supper, from The Small Passion 1508 - 1509

"The Last Supper," from *The Small Passion*, is a 1508-1509 woodcut by German Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer. This print, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts the moment when Jesus reveals his impending betrayal by Judas to his disciples. Dürer's masterful use of light and shadow, with a radiant halo illuminating Christ, creates a dramatic atmosphere of impending tragedy. The print was one of a series of 37 woodcuts, designed to tell the story of the Passion of Christ. The series, known as *The Small Passion*, was incredibly popular throughout Europe, as it served as a powerful religious teaching tool.