The artwork, titled “Last Supper (study)”, was created by Andrea del Sarto between 1520 and 1525. This piece belongs to the High Renaissance art movement and is categorized as a sketch and study. It is currently housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.
The artwork depicts a preliminary study for a larger composition, rendered with fine, careful strokes typical of High Renaissance techniques. Figures are etched with sensitivity and dynamism, capturing both the anatomical precision and emotional depth characteristic of the period. While primarily composed in red chalk, the sketch hints at the intended final composition’s complexity and grandeur. The figures, some partially clothed and others nude, are arranged in a tense, interconnected narrative, emphasizing the dramatic and anticipative atmosphere of the Last Supper scene. The detailed expressions and varied poses of the individuals indicate the artist’s meticulous preparation and thoughtful consideration for the eventual finished masterpiece.
