Who created "The Institution of the Eucharist"?

The Institution of the Eucharist was created by Franz Anton Maulbertsch in c. 1765.

When was "The Institution of the Eucharist" created?

This artwork was created c. 1765.

What medium is "The Institution of the Eucharist"?

The Institution of the Eucharist is etching and engraving on laid paper.

Is "The Institution of the Eucharist" in the public domain?

Yes, The Institution of the Eucharist is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Institution of the Eucharist

Franz Anton Maulbertsch

c. 1765

Medium

etching and engraving on laid paper

Dimensions

plate: 41.6 x 31 cm (16 3/8 x 12 3/16 in.) sheet: 42.1 x 31.2 cm (16 9/16 x 12 5/16 in.)

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of The Ahmanson Foundation

Accession Number

1999.98.6

Art Historical Context

Franz Anton Maulbertsch, leading Austrian artist of the late Baroque and Rococo periods, created *The Institution of the Eucharist around 1765. This evocative print captures a pivotal biblical moment from the Last Supper, where Christ institutes the sacrament of the Eucharist, sharing bread and wine with his disciples. Maulbertsch's dramatic style, characterized by swirling compositions, intense chiaroscuro lighting, emotional expressiveness, draws from the theatrical grandeur of the Baroque tradition while infusing Rococo elegance—hallmarks of his frescoes and altarpieces across Central Europ...

About the Artist

Franz Anton Maulbertsch · 1724–1796

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