The Last Supper
Painting on canvas • Follower or workshop of Jacopo Tintoretto
Style & Movement
Venetian Mannerism
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas, utilizing chiaroscuro and detailed drapery techniques with rich chromatic contrasts.
Creation Period
Late 16th century / Mannerist period
Dimensions & Format
Horizontal rectangular format, estimated large scale format (approx. 150 x 250 cm)
Subject Description
The biblical scene of the Last Supper featuring Jesus holding the chalice surrounded by the twelve apostles in a dynamic, theatrical composition with dramatic lighting and expressive gestures.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The canvas shows stable overall condition with minor evidence of historical retouching and natural aging of the varnish.
Estimated Market Value
Unavailable for institutional museum holdings, but comparable works by the school of Tintoretto range from $150,000 to $500,000 depending on documentation and state.
Auction Estimate
$100,000 - $250,000
Provenance History
Likely originated from a Venetian church or ecclesiastical collection, passing through European private collections before entering its current museum or institutional repository.
Art Historical Significance
Demonstrates the widespread influence of Tintoretto's dramatic compositional methods and lighting effects across Venetian Mannerism and early Baroque painting.
Notable Features
Dynamic grouping of figures, the inclusion of a small dog in the foreground referencing domesticity, and the dramatic diagonal thrusts typical of Venetian late Renaissance art.
Condition Issues
Visible vertical seam lines or canvas joins, minor craquelure across the surface, and possible localized past overpainting.
Conservation Recommendations
Periodic surface cleaning, monitoring of environmental humidity and temperature, and ultraviolet inspection to assess previous restorations.