The Last Supper 1913

"The Last Supper" by Mykhailo Boychuk, painted in 1913, depicts the biblical event of Jesus' final meal with his disciples. The painting, housed in the Lviv National Museum, is a prime example of the artist's unique blend of traditional iconography and modernist style. It utilizes the characteristic stylized forms and vivid colours of Byzantine art while incorporating a new sense of dynamism and emotion. The scene is composed in a way that emphasizes the solemnity of the moment, yet also evokes a sense of the disciples' individual reactions and inner turmoil. Boychuk's iconic representation of the Last Supper is considered a significant work of Ukrainian art, highlighting the country's rich religious traditions and the artist's innovative approach to their interpretation.