Immortal Icon 100 - The Last Supper

Author: Huang Li
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: The Last Supper is a famous and well-known biblical story. On the eve of the Passover, Jesus knew he would be betrayed by his disciple Judas, so he gathered the disciples to have The Last Supper. During the meal, Jesus announced that he would be betrayed. Even in the face of disaster, he remained calm and resolute, embodying the great spirit of martyrdom and universal love of Christ. At the same time, through The Last Supper, Jesus shared bread and grapes with his disciples, establishing the Christian Eucharist ritual, which reflects Jesus' interaction with ordinary people, and the Eucharist ritual has also had a profound impact on later generations. This book selects 60 classic paintings depicting this story from the history of Western art, presenting a comprehensive view of the scene, in order to inspire readers and open a window to understand Western culture and Christian spirit.