The Last Supper

My name is Isabella, and I will be your guide today through one of our most impressive paintings! It's called "The Last Supper," and it's super old! It was painted a long, long time ago by an artist named Philippe de Champaigne. He was really, really good at painting! This painting is in a beautiful church, kind of like a really fancy, old building where people go to pray. nn

Have you ever been to a church? What did it look like? This painting is inside one, and it shows a very important story. nn

This painting shows Jesus and his friends, called apostles, having a special meal. It's called the Last Supper because it was the last meal Jesus had with them before something very important happened. Can anyone guess what might have happened? (Pause for children's responses). nn

Look closely at Jesus. See how he's sitting in the middle? He's wearing a light blue robe, which is a bit different from the clothes his friends are wearing. Their clothes are darker colors, like browns and reds. It makes Jesus stand out, doesn't it? What do you think the artist wanted us to notice about Jesus? (Pause for children's responses). nn

The artist was amazing at showing how people felt. Look at the faces of Jesus and his friends. They look serious, don't they? What do you think they might be thinking about? (Pause for children's responses). It's a very quiet and peaceful painting, isn't it? nn

The artist also painted the folds in their clothes really well. It makes the people look real, like they could be sitting right here with us! And see how the light shines on them? It makes the painting look even more interesting. nn

This painting isn't just a picture of a meal. It tells a big story about friendship, faith, and something very important that happened a long time ago. It's a beautiful and important piece of art, and it's wonderful that we get to see it today! What did you like best about the painting? (Pause for children's responses). I'm so glad you came to see it with me!