The Last Supper – Jesus with His Disciples | Engraved by Petrus Aquila | After Raphael | 17th Century Roman Engraving

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A powerful and detailed 17th-century copperplate engraving titled Discumbentibus et Edentibus Discipulis Dixit Iesus, meaning "While they were reclining and … Read more A powerful and detailed 17th-century copperplate engraving titled Discumbentibus et Edentibus Discipulis Dixit Iesus, meaning "While they were reclining and eating, Jesus said...", engraved by the noted Italian artist Petrus Aquila (1624–1692), also known as Pedro de Águila. The work was published by the renowned Roman publisher Jacobus de Rubeis (Giacomo de Rossi).

This striking composition, based on a design by Raphael, captures the solemn and dramatic moment during the Last Supper when Christ announces that one of the apostles will betray him. The engraving features expressive gestures and masterful line work typical of the Roman Baroque style.

Latin inscription below the image:
Discumbentibus et edentibus discipulis dixit Iesus: Unus ex vobis me traditurus est. Marc. C.XIIII
("While they were reclining and eating, Jesus said, ‘One of you will betray me.’" – Mark 14:18)

Engraver: Petrus Aquila (1624–1692)
Publisher: Jacobus de Rubeis (Giacomo de Rossi), Rome
Artist: After Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio, 1483–1520)
Medium: Copperplate engraving on laid paper
Production date: Late 17th century
Image (plate mark) size: 21.5 × 38 cm
Sheet size: 36 × 48 cm

Condition: Good overall for its age. Two prominent water stains are visible in the lower left and right margins. Some foxing and age-related toning. The impression remains sharp and richly inked, with well-preserved detail across the image. See less