The Last Supper (Il Cenacolo) Reproduction
Print/Lithograph on Paper • After Leonardo da Vinci
Style & Movement
High Renaissance (Compositional Style); Mass-market religious reproduction
Medium & Technique
Mechanical print (likely halftone lithograph) on heavy paper stock with potential varnish or glazing
Creation Period
Late 19th to mid-20th Century
Dimensions & Format
Small to medium format; Landscape orientation; estimated 12 x 20 inches (framed)
Subject Description
A depicition of Christ's final meal with his apostles, specifically the moment after he announces the betrayal. The composition utilizes one-point perspective with Christ at the center, framed by three windows and groups of three apostles on either side.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; visible signs of fading, yellowing, and potential moisture damage/foxing
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $75 USD
Auction Estimate
$10 - $50 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; likely a mass-produced devotional item intended for domestic display in a Christian household
Art Historical Significance
Low; it is a decorative reproduction of one of the most famous murals in Western art history. Its significance lies in the sociological context of religious art accessibility in the 20th century.
Notable Features
Housed in a rustic wide-profile wooden frame which may be original to its mid-century purchase; the print appears to replicate the aged and damaged state of the original mural in Santa Maria delle Grazie.
Condition Issues
Fading of pigments due to UV exposure; yellowing of the paper/varnish; visible grime under the glass; foxing (brown spots) likely present on the substrate.
Conservation Recommendations
Acid-free matting; UV-protective glass; keep away from direct sunlight and high humidity areas; professional cleaning of the glass inner surface.