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The Basics On Last Supper Painting

By Eric Jimenez


There are many different types of art, including religious art. People who believe in God and are of a Christian faith, might have a Last Supper painting. The Last Supper is the name for an event that is retold in the Gospel. As the story goes, Jesus was shared a final meal with his Apostles before he had been crucified.

Christians commemorate this event, especially on Maundy Thursday. Also known as Holy Communion or The Lords Supper, this has been depicted by artists for thousands of years. The most iconic image and well-known example of such depictions is the Leonardo da Vinci mural painting of the supper in 1490.

Usually people will get copies or replicas of paintings. Most of the original versions of popular pieces are impossible to get. They are extremely expensive or already found in museums and not available for sale. Still, there are plenty of amateur artists who have original works they are willing to sell to those who are interested. Paintings are available in stores and online. Costs will range and may be based on the artist and condition of the piece.

Many of the well-known paintings of today are based around the interpretation that Da Vinci had. In his piece, Jesus sits in the center of a long table. To each side of him there are six people, only one woman and the rest men. There are many variations that can be found in these pieces of art. Generally, people choose a work that best first their personal preference or perception of how the event looked.

This is one of the most important stories from the Bible. It involves a Passover meal, and is also a period when Jesus commands that it be remembered what he was to do for the benefit of mankind. He spoke of his plans and said that the blood he shed on the cross was to pay for the sins of man. The feast is also very significant to people of Jewish faith because they recall this as when they were spared from the plague in Egypt.

There are numerous lessons that Christians might take from this story. This is one reason why people may want to make or buy artwork depicting the feast. Those who identify with the Christian religion may have this and other religious artwork around their home. It can serve as a reminder of their beliefs.

Many people like to collect art for different reasons. Christian art is in high demand among religious people and is available through many sources. Often times these pieces of artwork depict important stories from the Bible that relate to the faith and belief system of Christians.




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