The Last Supper
- Artist
- Emil Nolde
- Date
- 1909
- Style
- Expressionism
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst)
"'The Last Supper'" is a compelling religious painting by Danish German artist Emil Nolde, created in 1909. This oil-on-canvas fixture exemplifies Expressionism, emphasizing emotional intensity and bold, vivid colors. Nolde's interpretation of this iconic biblical scene captures a visceral sense of spirituality and human emotion, diverging from traditional depictions. The painting’s dynamic brushwork and raw atmosphere evoke a sense of immediacy and passion, hallmark traits of Expressionism, making it a significant work within modern religious art. It is currently housed at the National Gallery of Denmark, in Copenhagen.
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