The Feast of the Passover - from the Winged altar in St. Peter in Leuven 1465

"The Feast of the Passover" (1465) by Dirk Bouts depicts the biblical story of the Last Supper, where Jesus and his disciples gather for a Passover meal. This panel, originally part of a larger altarpiece, showcases Bouts' meticulous attention to detail and realistic portrayal of the scene. It depicts a group of figures seated around a table laden with food, with the central figure (likely representing Jesus) breaking bread. The scene's realistic depiction of the Passover feast and the figures' expressions reflects the burgeoning realism of early Northern Renaissance art.