Christ standing on right surrounded by disciples with angels above and illuminated by strong lighting from the right within a cavernous interior.
Christ offering his Disciples the Holy Communion at the Last Supper by Franz Anton Maulbertsch, 17651770
© British Museum
Details
- Medium:
- Etching on paper
- Dimensions:
- 424 x 319 cm
- Art Fund grant:
- £3,500 ( Total: £7,107)
- Acquired in:
- 2001
- Vendor:
- Hill-Stone
Maulbertsch's best known and most reproduced print and key work of northern 18th century etching.
Provenance
Joseph-Marius Agassis (1811-1990) in Lyons.
Venue details
British Museum
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