Scene
Christ sits at the center of a long table within a transparent geometric structure. The setting is a luminous, twelve-sided space that opens to a coastal landscape.
The Sacrament of the Last Supper
Salvador Dalí
1955
Figures
Christ is depicted as a clean-shaven, semi-transparent figure. Twelve apostles are arranged in mirrored groups, bowing in prayer rather than conversing.
Symbolism
The solid bread and wine suggest the physical presence of Christ. A floating, faceless torso above the table signifies divine transcendence.
Craft
Dalí used the golden ratio to determine the canvas dimensions and the proportions of the architectural space.
Impact
The painting is a key example of Dalí’s late style and a popular modern reinterpretation of a traditional Christian theme.
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