| The Last Supper | |
|---|---|
| Hebrew: סעודה האחרונה | |
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| Artist | Adi Nes |
| Completion date | 1999 |
| Medium | Photography |
| Location | Israel Museum, Jerusalem |
Untitled, better known as The Last Supper (Hebrew: סעודה האחרונה), is a 1999 photo by Israeli photographer Adi Nes. Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's famous late-15th century painting of the same name, the photo features 14 Israeli soldiers in a setting reminiscent of the Last Supper. Nes created The Last Supper to reflect the idea that death is ever-present in Israeli society, not only in combat but also in daily life. By portraying the soldiers as both Jesus and Judas Iscariot, Nes sought to emphasize the vulnerability and fragility of their lives. The photograph hints at the possibility that this meal could be the last for any of the soldiers.
The photo was sold for $264,000 (equivalent to $350,000 in 2023) at Sotheby’s in 2012, the highest price paid for any Israeli photo. The original print is currently in the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.