Last Supper in the Holy Blood Altar

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by Henk Bekker

Twelve Disciples and Christ in the Holy Blood Altar

The Last Supper carving by Tilman Riemenschneider is a masterpiece. The sculptures of the twelve disciples and Christ are each carved with individual faces, expressions, and features. All have curly, or at least wavy hair. Somewhat surprisingly, four are shaven โ€” customary, only John is left beardless.