Last Supper
Object number2011.65.43
Artist
Virgil David Cantini
(Italian, 1919 - 2009)
Date1961
Mediumvarious metals; wood; plastic
Credit LineGift of Estate of Virgil Cantini
DescriptionLead relief sculpture of the Last Supper: Jesus in center with chalice and host, six Apostles to his left and six to his right with hosts and fish in front of each except Judas, the last on the right, who holds a small bag in hand while a wolf-like creature bearing sharp teeth comes at him from below. Figures are basically square-like; background has similar straight line accents.Dimensions17.375 x 40.5 x 1.75 in. (44.1 x 102.9 x 4.4 cm)SignedArtist signature in lower left "1961 V. CANTINI".
Historical NotesRelief of the last supper. Part of a collection of artwork and art tools from artist Virgil Cantini (b. Roccaraso, Italy 1919, d. Pittsburgh 2009). Cantini’s artwork was often inspired by his devout Catholic faith. Cantini’s home on Craig Street often caught the eye of passersby with its bright metal and glass entryway and decorative gating around the roof porch, both designed by Cantini. Cantini and his wife, Lucille Kleber, added a gallery space on to the front of their home to display their artwork and a studio on the second floor. In addition to the studio at the Craig Street house, Cantini worked out of a larger studio on Winthrop Street, housed in a 19th century firehouse.
Related person
Jesus Christ
On View
On view
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