Fotoreproductie van een fresco van het Laatste Avondmaal in het klooster van San Lazzaro degli Armeni, Venetië before 1879

This is a photographic reproduction of a fresco depicting the Last Supper, located in the monastery of San Lazzaro degli Armeni, Venice. The anonymous photographer captures the scene in monochrome, emphasizing the fresco's composition and the interplay of light and shadow. The figures are arranged around a long table, receding into the pictorial space. This creates a central vanishing point that draws the eye to the figure of Christ. The linear perspective and the placement of figures serve a structured narrative, inviting the viewer to contemplate themes of fidelity and betrayal. The photograph itself acts as a sign, pointing back to the original fresco and the historical and religious context it represents. This reproduction, in its structural clarity, functions as both a record and an interpretation, highlighting the enduring power of visual representation and its ability to communicate across time and media.