Last Supper 1986

Andy Warhol created this screenprint, a ‘Last Supper,’ appropriating Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic mural. Central is the symbolic weight of the Eucharist, signified by the bread and wine, embodying Christ's sacrifice. This act of communion is not just a meal, but a profound connection, a renewal of faith. Echoes of similar communal meals resonate throughout history, from ancient solstice rituals to modern Thanksgiving feasts. The table, a site of both nourishment and unity, also becomes a stage for betrayal, as seen in Judas’s shadowed figure. This duality evokes powerful, subconscious anxieties about trust and deception. The Supper's enduring appeal lies in its encapsulation of primal human experiences: love, loyalty, and the fear of abandonment. Warhol’s bold color palette, divorcing the image from its historical context, forces us to confront the raw emotion beneath the religious veneer, revealing the cyclical nature of these themes across time.