Cíne

Cène, in French, literally "the Last Supper", is the final meal of Jesus with his apostles before his crucifixion, described in the New Testament. It is a central event in Christian theology because Jesus establishes the Eucharist, blessing bread and wine as symbols of his body and blood, and commands his followers to remember him in the breaking of bread. The Last Supper has been depicted extensively in Western art and literature, functioning as a key icon of the Christian narrative. In Christian liturgy, the term sometimes refers to the ritual commemorating this event, notably within the Mass or Eucharistic celebrations.

The most famous artistic rendering is Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper (La Cène), painted circa 1495–1498 for the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. The work depicts Jesus at the center after announcing that one of the disciples will betray him; the scene is organized around a balanced, horizontal composition with nine apostles on either side and Jesus forming a calm, central axis. Leonardo's experimental technique contributed to rapid deterioration, and the fresco has undergone extensive restorations and is now behind protective glazing.

Beyond Leonardo, many artists created versions of La Cène, including renderings by Titian, Veronese, and other European painters, as well as modern interpretations. The scene continues to be studied for its theological symbolism, composition, and cultural impact.