The Last Supper

"The Last Supper" by Stefano di Giovanni di Consolo, known as il Sassetta, exemplifies Early renaissance Religious painting from the Sienese School. Sassetta innovatively blends traditional Gothic decorative elements with the emerging realism influenced by Florentine masters such as Masaccio. While primarily an egg tempera work, it foreshadows the use of oil paints in later artworks. The piece depicts the biblical scene with a heightened sense of emotion and perspective, reflecting both the spiritual depth and the evolving style of the period, making it a significant contribution to Renaissance art.