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1967.15.4.b

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The Last Supper

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Artist

Matthias Wallbaum (1554 - 1632)

Title

The Last Supper

Creation Date

n.d.

Century

early 17th century

Dimensions

3 11/16 in. x 2 11/16 in. (9.3 cm. x 6.8 cm.)

Object Type

plaquette

Creation Place

Europe, Germany

Medium and Support

bronze

Credit Line

Gift of Amanda Marchesa Molinari

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1967.15.4.b

Object Description

384 Series: EVENTS FROM THE LIFE OF CHRIST
C. THE LAST SUPPER
Christ and the twelve apostles sit around a round table in a columned hall. Christ embraces John, who lies against his chest, and blesses with his left hand. In front of the table, a pitcher in a basin. On the right wall, a candelabra.

Bronze, 93 x 68 mm. Two hallmarks barely visible at bottom.

Bibl.: Braun, no. 181, pl. 56; Weber, no. 412, 6. Auction catalogs: Heinrici, no. 180; von Parpart, no. 708, pl. 16; Molthein, no. 425; Bange, D.M., p. 136 f.