The Last Supper, from The Passion of Christ

Christ sits at the center of a circular table, his head framed by a radiant halo as he interacts with his disciples. The scene is illuminated by both a central candle and divine light, set within a grand architectural space that opens onto a detailed view of a city under a cloudy sky. In the foreground, a disciple pours wine from a large pitcher while another sits in shadow, creating a sense of deep perspective and dramatic movement.

This print is part of Goltzius's 'Passion' series, which was celebrated for its technical mimicry of Albrecht Dürer's style, reflecting a late Renaissance scholarly interest in the history of art. It is dedicated to Cardinal Federico Borromeo, a central figure in the Counter-Reformation and founder of the Biblioteca Ambrosiana, who sought to reconcile the visual arts with the preservation of the Western intellectual tradition.