Portal Lintel: Last Supper
Image ID
6189
Filename
xti_5104pls.jpg
Title
Portal Lintel: Last Supper
Location
Altamura Cathedral, Altamura, Italy
Caption
The Last Supper. Instead of his usual position in the center, Christ is seated on the far left, where he is being embraced and kissed on the cheek by a short-haired, beardless figure. This is probably a variation on the common theme of John, "the beloved disciple," reclining on his breast as they dined. Alternatively, although the setting is wrong and the gesture seems too tender, it could represent the Kiss of Judas. The long rectangular table is spread with loaves of bread, pairs of fish, and baskets. Detail of the magnificent Gothic portal of Altamura Cathedral, 14th-15th century. Altamura, Puglia, Italy.
Dates
created April 5, 2008 | added June 26, 2010 | updated February 28, 2025
Part of Trip
7
Credit
Holly Hayes
Copyright
All Rights Reserved. May not be copied without permission.
Camera
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
EXIF Data
200 mm · 0.00400 sec · ISO 200
Image Size
4500 x 3000 px (13 MP)
Quality
6
EdStockPhoto?
yes
Art History Images?
yes
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