Monday, March 23, 2015

What To Know About Last Supper Painting

By Eric Jimenez


Art exists in many forms. People who believe in the existence of God and follow a particular faith might have interest in religious art. For Christians, a Last Supper painting might be of particular interest. The Last Supper refers to a story found in the Gospel in which Jesus is said to have shared a last and final feast with his Apostles prior to his crucifixion.

This is a major story from the Bible and it is acknowledged by many Christians, all the time and during Maundy Thursday. Also known as the Holy Communion or The Lords Supper, this event has been depicted in art for centuries. Perhaps one of the best-known examples of this image is that done by Leonardo da Vinci during the 1490s.

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.

Most well-known paintings of this scene are based around the piece by Da Vinci. In this work, Jesus is painted at the center of a table that stretches across the painting. On both sides of him there are six people: men, except for one woman. Still, people should expect variations among these. Most choose artwork that fits their artistic preference or perception.

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 many important lessons that Christians take from the story of the Last Supper. This is one, of numerous, reasons why people might choose to make or purchase artwork that depicts the feast. People of Christian faith have this and other major Biblical events as artwork that they place around their home. It may serve as a reminder of their faith.

A lot of people collect art. This is done for a number of reasons, even when it comes to religious art. There are a lot of Christians who want artwork that depicts major scenes from the Bible that correlate with their belief system and faith.




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