3/19/2015

What To Know About Last Supper Painting

By Eric Jimenez


There are many different types of art, including religious art. People who believe in God and are of a Christian faith, might have a Last Supper painting. The Last Supper is the name for an event that is retold in the Gospel. As the story goes, Jesus was shared a final meal with his Apostles before he had been crucified.

This is a major story from the Bible and it is acknowledged by many Christians, all the time and during Maundy Thursday. Also known as the Holy Communion or The Lords Supper, this event has been depicted in art for centuries. Perhaps one of the best-known examples of this image is that done by Leonardo da Vinci during the 1490s.

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 well-known paintings of this scene are based around the piece by Da Vinci. In this work, Jesus is painted at the center of a table that stretches across the painting. On both sides of him there are six people: men, except for one woman. Still, people should expect variations among these. Most choose artwork that fits their artistic preference or perception.

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 many important lessons that Christians take from the story of the Last Supper. This is one, of numerous, reasons why people might choose to make or purchase artwork that depicts the feast. People of Christian faith have this and other major Biblical events as artwork that they place around their home. It may serve as a reminder of their faith.

Many people like to collect art for different reasons. Christian art is in high demand among religious people and is available through many sources. Often times these pieces of artwork depict important stories from the Bible that relate to the faith and belief system of Christians.




About the Author:



0 comments:

Post a Comment