The Sacrament of the Last Supper, 1955 by Salvador Dali
Canvas Print - 3421-DAS
Location: National Gallery of Art, Washington, USAOriginal Size: 167 x 268 cm
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Painting Information
The painting presents a carefully balanced tableau, set against a serene bay that reflects the landscape of Dalí’s beloved Catalonia. Christ is seated centrally, surrounded by twelve kneeling figures, their heads bowed in a posture of introspection. A second figure, nearly transparent, appears above - arms extended in a gesture that suggests both protection and revelation. The scene is housed within the structure of a dodecahedron, its geometric lines subtly framing the composition and articulating a space that seems both earthly and ethereal. The bread and wine, delicately placed before Christ, act as tangible reminders of the sacrament, while the figures at the table seem less concrete, reinforcing the idea of a symbolic gathering.
The color palette consists largely of soft blues, warm ochers, and pale golds, a choice that gently leads the viewer’s eye from the foreground to the luminous sky beyond. Dalí’s careful rendering of the background - featuring the cliffs and bays of Port Lligat - introduces a sense of realism that contrasts with the more otherworldly presence of the figures. The sweeping sky and glowing horizon are treated with thin, glazes of paint, giving them a radiance that envelops the setting in a mild, contemplative aura.
Dalí’s technique here favors a measured, almost classical handling of oil paint. The brushwork appears controlled and precise, recalling the disciplined methods of seventeenth-century Spanish masters, notably Francisco de Zurbarán. There is a crisp delineation of light and shadow on the figures’ cloaks, and their hair is painted with a careful attention to detail reminiscent of the old masters. This controlled approach contrasts sharply with the overtly dreamlike, disjointed presentations found in Dalí’s earlier surrealist works.
In terms of composition, the painting is striking for its reliance on symmetrical placement and proportion. The men around the table form mirrored pairs, while the dodecahedron frames Christ and the upper figure with crystalline precision. Dalí’s interest in Renaissance geometry underpins the structure: precise ratios, echoes of Pythagoras, and the ordering principles of classical art lend a cool, contemplative quality. Foreground and background are distinctly partitioned, a nod to Renaissance conventions of perspective, yet the interplay of space is anything but static. The transparent torso above Christ, devoid of the usual marks of the Passion, suggests a new interpretation of the divine, perhaps fusing creation with resurrection.
Historically, this painting marks a departure from Dalí’s reputation as a surrealist provocateur. The mid-twentieth century context - scarred by war and shifting ideologies - combined with Dalí’s reawakened religious convictions and admiration for classical precedents, shaped this more reverential approach. The carefully rendered figures, subdued palette, and conscious allusions to mathematical harmony underscore a period in Dalí’s career that values reflection over shock value. Dalí’s relationship with collectors, notably Chester Dale, further underscores the significance of this work’s public reception. Displayed at the National Gallery just before Easter in 1956, it drew crowds eager to witness Dalí’s exploration of faith and geometry. Through its balanced composition and subtle use of religious iconography, this painting stands as a thoughtful testament to Dalí’s shift toward a refined, traditional mode of expression, while retaining the touch of the extraordinary that remains vital to his oeuvre.
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