The Last Supper (After Leonardo da Vinci)
Chromolithograph or print on paper • After Leonardo da Vinci (Italian, 1452–1519); publisher or printer unknown
Style & Movement
Academic / Religious Reproduction Art
Medium & Technique
Color lithography with possible hand-finishing
Creation Period
Late 19th to early 20th century
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 36 inches including frame, landscape format
Subject Description
A traditional depiction of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, showing Jesus Christ seated centrally with his twelve apostles grouped in sets of three. Inscribed along the draped table edge with the names of the apostles in Latin or German formatting.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair. Showing significant surface wear, visible creases or buckling in the upper portion of the paper, toning, and potential moisture damage or foxing underneath the glass.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150
Auction Estimate
$30 - $80
Provenance History
Likely acquired as a devotional or decorative domestic print during the early-to-mid 20th century, passed down through family descent.
Art Historical Significance
Illustrates the mass democratization and popular dissemination of High Renaissance masterworks through 19th and 20th-century commercial printing techniques, serving an important role in domestic religious devotion.
Notable Features
The inclusion of the apostles' names clearly printed along the bottom edge of the table runner, typical of devotional prints mass-produced for European or American churches and homes.
Condition Issues
Prominent vertical creasing and surface wrinkling near the upper center, potential acid burn from old matting, surface grime, and reflection/glare indicating lack of conservation-grade framing materials.
Conservation Recommendations
Unframe to inspect for mold, foxing, and acid damage. Flattening by a paper conservator may be beneficial if the paper is not adhered to a backing board. Reframe using acid-free matting and UV-filtering acrylic or glass.