Institution of the Eucharist Panel #14593
This powerful composition centers on the sacred moment of the Last Supper, capturing Christ’s solemn institution of the Holy Eucharist. Surrounded by his apostles, Christ holds the chalice aloft, a golden light radiating from behind his haloed figure. Each disciple reveals a unique emotional reaction—from awe to reverence—inviting contemplation of divine mystery and human frailty. The use of harmonious color and compositional symmetry enhances the spiritual gravity of this pivotal New Testament scene, often celebrated in Renaissance and Baroque religious art. The tableau speaks of unity, sacrifice, and the enduring bond between the divine and the faithful.
