Hand signed right below; paper size: 64 x 70 cm.
framed: 93 x 100 cm.; literature: "Constant, Grafiek", by Trudy van der Horst, Waanders Publishers, page's 156 and 157
L'ultima cena by Constant Nieuwenhuys, created in 1980, is a limited-edition print that uses etching and aquatint techniques to reimagine the iconic Last Supper scene in a distinctly modern and abstract manner. The composition features elongated, almost spectral figures in a dimly lit, angular room dominated by earthy and red hues. A single overhead light casts a dramatic glow, focusing attention on the central figures while creating deep shadows along the walls. The scene feels both intimate and unsettling, capturing an atmosphere of existential reflection. This reinterpretation by Nieuwenhuys challenges traditional religious iconography, presenting the Last Supper as a gathering of ambiguous forms that invite contemplation on human presence and absence.
Artwork Copyright © Constant NieuwenhuysConstant Nieuwenhuys (Netherlands, 1920–2005), known as Constant, was a visionary artist and co-founder of the CoBrA movement. His work evolved from vibrant abstract expressionism to the utopian 'New Babylon' project, envisioning a society shaped by creativity and play. Constant’s innovative ideas and artistic contributions made him a central figure in post-war European art.
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Hand signed right below; paper size: 64 x 70 cm.
framed: 93 x 100 cm.; literature: "Constant, Grafiek", by Trudy van der Horst, Waanders Publishers, page's 156 and 157
L'ultima cena by Constant Nieuwenhuys, created in 1980, is a limited-edition print that uses etching and aquatint techniques to reimagine the iconic Last Supper scene in a distinctly modern and abstract manner. The composition features elongated, almost spectral figures in a dimly lit, angular room dominated by earthy and red hues. A single overhead light casts a dramatic glow, focusing attention on the central figures while creating deep shadows along the walls. The scene feels both intimate and unsettling, capturing an atmosphere of existential reflection. This reinterpretation by Nieuwenhuys challenges traditional religious iconography, presenting the Last Supper as a gathering of ambiguous forms that invite contemplation on human presence and absence.
Artwork Copyright © Constant NieuwenhuysConstant Nieuwenhuys (Netherlands, 1920–2005), known as Constant, was a visionary artist and co-founder of the CoBrA movement. His work evolved from vibrant abstract expressionism to the utopian 'New Babylon' project, envisioning a society shaped by creativity and play. Constant’s innovative ideas and artistic contributions made him a central figure in post-war European art.
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