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Drawing of the Last Supper
GenreReligious
Artwork Details
Where to See It
Smithsonian's National Portrait GalleryWashington, D.C., United States
Permanently housed
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This painting by Rembrandt van Rijn drawing interpreting the Last Supper. The loose, expressive lines capture the dramatic moment when Christ reveals his betrayer. Rembrandt's drawings often explored religious themes with emotional intensity.
The artist's rapid pen work suggests spontaneous composition while still conveying psychological depth. This drawing is held at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery.
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About Drawing of the Last Supper
Rembrandt van Rijn created this expressive interpretation of the biblical scene You can see it at Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery.
You can see it at Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., United States. Rembrandt van Rijn created it. The loose, expressive lines capture the dramatic moment when Christ reveals his betrayer.
Rembrandt created a drawing of the Last Supper inspired by Leonardo's famous mural. His sketch reinterprets the composition with his characteristic intimate, emotionally direct approach to biblical scenes.
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