Three Groups of Apostles in a Last Supper 1600 - 1604

This pen and ink drawing by Peter Paul Rubens, "Three Groups of Apostles in a Last Supper," was created between 1600 and 1604. The artwork shows a study of figures, likely for a larger painting, depicting three groups of apostles in a scene of the Last Supper. Rubens, a Flemish painter renowned for his dynamic compositions and rich colors, captures the apostles' expressions of awe and contemplation in this preliminary sketch. The drawing provides insight into Rubens' creative process and the expressive power of his draftsmanship.