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Il Tintoretto: The Last Supper

Il Tintoretto 1518 – 1594

The Last Supper

oil on canvas (365 × 568 cm) — 1592-94 Museum San Giorgo Maggiore, Venice Twitter Share on Twitter

Il Tintoretto biography

This work is linked to John 13:21

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Tintoretto's studio was authorized to produce several large canvasses for the newly finished San Giorgo Maggiore church. The old master would have left most of the work in the hands his assistants, but it is certain that he made three of the canvasses himself. This Last Supper is one of them.

Tintoretto created a special atmosphere by using two light sources, darker colors and transparent, hovering angels. The angels add a supernatural touch to the painting.

All disciples have a halo, except Jude – he's kneeling at the far side of the table.

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