The Basics On Last Supper Painting

By Eric Jimenez


Art comes in many forms and with many different subjects. People who believe there is a God and follow some sort of belief system may prefer religious art. Those in the Christian faith might be interested in finding a Last Supper painting. This refers to a Biblical story in which Jesus is said to have sat down for a final feat with his Apostles before he was crucified on the cross.

Christians celebrate this story, particularly on Maundy Thursday. Also called The Lords Supper and Holy Communion, there have been artists depicting this scene for thousands of years. The best-known example of this iconic image is that which was painted by Leonardo da Vinci circa 1490.

Typically, people get their hands on copies of paintings. This is because finding an original version of the most popular depictions is nearly impossible. Not only are these expensive, most of them are on display in museums. Amateur artists might have the original versions of there works available to those interested. Paintings can be purchase in stores or online, in numerous places around the globe. Costs will range based on many factors, including the condition of the piece and the artist.

Most popular paintings are based on the interpretation of Da Vinci. In his work, Jesus is sitting in the center of a long table. On each side of him there are six people, all of which are men, except for one woman. Still, there are variations among these paintings and people are encouraged to find a piece of art that best matches their perception of the historical event.

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 a lot of faith-based lessons and truths that Christians take form this story. This is just one reason why people buy or make art of this kind. Christians might have this and other religious artwork in their spaces. They look nice, as artwork, and also serve as reminders.

It is not uncommon for people to collect art. This is done for numerous reasons, even for those who collect religious works. There are many Christians who want paintings that depict important scenes from stories in the Bible, as they connect them to their faith and belief system.




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