Christ and the apostles gather for the last supper: Christ embraces John. Engraving by B. Bartoccini, ca. 1850, after J.F. Overbeck, 1851.

  • Overbeck, Johann Friedrich, 1789-1869.
Date:
[1850?]
Reference:
2921337i
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Description

John is shown as "the discple whom Jesus loved". No food is shown on the table. An overturned stool appears in the centre foreground, indicating the departure of Judas

Publication/Creation

Düsseldorf : Verlag von August Wm. Schulgen, [1850?]

Physical description

1 print : line engraving ; platemark 24.8 x 26.8 cm

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Joannes recumbit in sinu Jesu. Fried. Overbeck inv.t. Barth. Bartoccini sculp.t. Bears Overbeck's monogram FO and the date 1846

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2921337i

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