The artwork, titled “The Last Supper (Fragment)”, was created by the artist Duccio between 1308 and 1311. The medium used for this piece is tempera on wood. It belongs to the Proto Renaissance art movement and falls under the religious painting genre. This piece is part of the larger Maesta series.
In the artwork, Duccio masterfully depicts a scene from the iconic Last Supper with intricate attention to detail and devotional solemnity. Central to the composition is the figure of Jesus, adorned with a halo, emphasizing His divinity and central role in the event. Surrounding Him are His disciples, each rendered with individualized expressions and gestures. The table is set with a white, patterned cloth and food items, including a central dish, bread, and a jug, all painted with careful precision. The choice of tempera brings a vibrant yet delicate color palette to the piece. The figures are encapsulated with a sense of sacred narrative, characteristic of the Proto Renaissance focus on religious themes and humanized portrayals of biblical scenes.
