The artwork, titled “The Last Supper,” was created by the artist Emil Nolde in 1909. It is rendered in oil on canvas and belongs to the Expressionism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 86 x 107 cm. This religious painting is housed at the National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst) in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The artwork depicts a dramatized version of the renowned biblical scene, “The Last Supper,” showcasing Christ and his disciples. With its vivid use of colors and emotive brushstrokes, it typifies the Expressionist inclination to convey intense emotion rather than realistic representation. The figures are rendered with exaggerated and somewhat distorted features, which heighten the emotional gravity and the sense of psychological tension present at this pivotal moment in Christian narrative. The painting’s striking palette and bold handling of form distinguish it as a significant piece within Emil Nolde’s oeuvre and within the broader context of early 20th-century Expressionist art.
