An Ebony Panel Depicting The Last Supper, Circa 1600

A beautiful small ebony panel from the early Dutch Golden Age (1588-1672). This panel shows Christ and his disciples sitting around a round table. On this table there is bread, wine and other food such as lamb. Christ is depicted in the center. Johannes, sitting next to him. Christ has folded his hands in prayer. The apostles are watching him attentively. Where is Judas?
The curtains in the background indicate that the scene takes place indoors. The images of the Last Supper are considered by Christians to be a prefiguration of the Eucharist. Beautiful original piece!

An ebony panel is special. The exotic was imported from Asia to the Netherlands by the VOC - Dutch East India Company - and incorporated into luxury goods, including furniture. Only for the richest people!

Panel size: 15,3x10 c.m.
With frame: 20x 15 c.m.
Origin: Netherlands
Condition: panel very good. Some minor damage. Chip in the head of one of the apostles (Judas?). Nice frame included. The panel is glued to the frame.