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Christ offering his Disciples the Holy Communion at the Last Supper

Franz Anton Maulbertsch, 1765–1770

Christ standing on right surrounded by disciples with angels above and illuminated by strong lighting from the right within a cavernous interior. Maulbertsch's best known and most reproduced print and key work of northern 18th century etching.

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Title of artwork, date

Christ offering his Disciples the Holy Communion at the Last Supper, 1765–1770

Date supported

2001

Medium and material

Etching on paper

Dimensions

424 x 319 cm

Grant

3500

Total cost

7107

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