Updated Ekim 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 25 works by Cosimo Rosselli in our catalogue
In short
The Last Supper (detail) (8) (1481) is the Cosimo Rosselli painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the Sistina Şapeli, Vatikan Şehri. After it, the eye goes to The Last Supper (1481) and The Last Supper (detail) (1481). Among the 25 works of Cosimo Rosselli in our catalog, these 25 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
Cosimo Rosselli's “The Last Supper,” completed in 1481-82 during the High Renaissance, stands as one of the most iconic depictions of Christianity. More than just a painting; it’s a testament to artistic innovation and spiritual contemplation—a scene meticulously rendered by Rosselli and his collaborators within the grandeur of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel.
Cosimo Rosselli’s “The Last Supper,” painted in 1481–82 for the Sistine Chapel in Rome, isn't merely a depiction of a biblical meal; it’s a profound meditation on faith, betrayal, and the human condition. Commissioned during a period of immense artistic innovation—a time when Leonardo da Vinci was laying the groundwork for modern painting—Rosselli’s fresco stands as a testament to the Florentine Renaissance’s vibrant spirit and its masterful command of perspective…
To gaze upon this detail from Cosimo Rosselli's rendition of The Last Supper is to be transported across the centuries, into a moment suspended between profound intimacy and monumental destiny. This scene, painted in 1481 within the sacred confines of the Cappella Sistina, transcends mere depiction; it captures the very breath of human drama set against the backdrop of divine revelation. Rosselli masterfully frames the final meal shared by Jesus…
Cosimo Rosselli’s “The Last Supper,” a breathtaking detail from his monumental fresco cycle within the Cappella Sistina, offers an unparalleled glimpse into the heart of the late 15th century. Completed in 1481-82 amidst a complex political reconciliation between Florence and Rome, this work transcends mere biblical narrative; it’s a profound meditation on faith, betrayal, and the human condition. More than just a depiction of Christ's final meal with his disciples,…
Cosimo Rosselli’s “The Last Supper (Detail),” painted in 1481 as part of the monumental fresco cycle adorning the Sistine Chapel, is more than just a depiction of a biblical event; it's a vibrant testament to the burgeoning artistic spirit of the High Renaissance. This intimate detail captures a pivotal moment – the announcement of betrayal – with an intensity and emotional resonance that continues to captivate viewers centuries later. Commissioned…
Cosimo Rosselli’s “Portrait of a Man,” painted around 1481 in Florence, is far more than a simple likeness; it's a carefully constructed tableau of status, ambition, and the burgeoning artistic currents of the High Renaissance. This remarkably preserved panel painting offers a rare window into the world of Florentine nobility, capturing not just a man’s appearance but also his projected persona – a testament to the era’s fascination with portraiture…
Artist and Title Cosimo Rosselli was an Italian Renaissance painter born in Florence in 1439. He is best known for his frescoes, including the one we will discuss here: The Last Supper. Size and Media This masterpiece measures 349 cm x 570 cm and was created using the fresco technique. Fresco is a painting method in which pigments are applied to wet plaster, allowing them to become part of the…
In this formal altarpiece from 1499, we find ourselves within a highly structured sacred space. The composition is centered upon Saint Catherine of Siena, who sits enthroned with a quiet, commanding presence. She is flanked by standing saints and surrounded by kneeling nuns, arranged in a pyramidal formation that directs the eye upward toward her figure. The scene is one of profound solemnity, a moment of communal devotion captured through…
The composition centers on a tender, vertical arrangement of three figures: the Madonna, the Christ Child, and a young Saint John the Baptist. Set against a split background of ornate gold patterning and a distant, atmospheric landscape, the scene focuses on the intimate act of nursing. The Virgin wears a deep crimson tunic beneath a mantle of rich ultramarine blue, her features rendered with soft, fluid lines that define the…
The world settles into a quiet, circular hush within this tondo painting. At the very heart of the composition, the Virgin Mary kneels in prayer, her form anchored by the deep ultramarine blue of her mantle. Before her, the infant Jesus rests upon the earth, a small and precious focal point that draws every gaze toward the ground. Around them, the air feels soft and diffused, as if an overcast…
Madonna and Child with Angels1483 · Metropolitan Sanat Müzesi
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Portrait of Bartolomeo di Giovanni Berzichelli1450 · Musée de Tessé
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The Annunciation between Four Saints1473 · Musée du Petit Palais
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Virgin and Child with an Angel1470 · Museum of Fine Arts
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The Virgin and Blessing Child Enthroned with Sts. John, Augustine, Dominic, Peter and Victims of the bethemitic Child Murder1475 · Gemäldegalerie
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St. John the Baptist and St. Francis of Assisi1500 · Ulusal Müze Varşova
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The Virgin with the Blessing Child in Glory, adored by Angels, Saints, Prayers and a Donor1495 · Gemäldegalerie
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Tables of the Law with the Golden Calf1481 · Sistina Şapeli
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The Domination of Christ1883 · Gemäldegalerie
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Crossing of the Red Sea1481 · Sistina Şapeli
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Sermon on the Mount1481 · Sistina Şapeli
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The Descent From the CrossMuseum of Fine Arts
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The Last Supper (detail)1481 · Sistina Şapeli
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Scenes on the left wall
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Scene from the Life of St Filippo Benizzi1475 · Santissima Annunziata
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Cosimo Rosselli | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sistina Şapeli |
Vatikan Şehri | 10 | The Last Supper (detail) (8), The Last Supper, The Last Supper (detail) |
 Metropolitan Sanat Müzesi |
New York | 3 | Portrait of a Man, Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist, Madonna and Child with Angels |
 Gemäldegalerie |
Berlin | 3 | The Virgin and Blessing Child Enthroned with Sts. John, Augustine, Dominic, Peter and Victims of the bethemitic Child Murder, The Virgin with the Blessing Child in Glory, adored by Angels, Saints, Prayers and a Donor, The Domination of Christ |
 Museum of Fine Arts |
Boston | 2 | Virgin and Child with an Angel, The Descent From the Cross |
 Scottish National Gallery |
Edinburgh | 1 | Saint Catherine of Siena as Spiritual Mother of the Second and Third Orders of Saint Dominic |
 Rijksmuseum |
Amsterdam | 1 | The Adoration of the Christ Child |
 Musée de Tessé |
Le Mans | 1 | Portrait of Bartolomeo di Giovanni Berzichelli |
 Musée du Petit Palais |
Avignon | 1 | The Annunciation between Four Saints |
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Cosimo Rosselli's “The Last Supper,” completed in 1481-82 during the High Renaissance, stands as one of the most iconic depictions of Christianity. More than just a painting; it’s a testament to artistic innovation and spiritual contemplation—a scene meticulously rendered by Rosselli and his collaborators within the grandeur of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel.
In this formal altarpiece from 1499, we find ourselves within a highly structured sacred space. The composition is centered upon Saint Catherine of Siena, who sits enthroned with a quiet, commanding presence. She is flanked by standing saints and surrounded by kneeling nuns, arranged in a pyramidal formation that directs the eye upward toward her figure. The scene is one of profound solemnity, a moment of communal devotion captured through…
The world settles into a quiet, circular hush within this tondo painting. At the very heart of the composition, the Virgin Mary kneels in prayer, her form anchored by the deep ultramarine blue of her mantle. Before her, the infant Jesus rests upon the earth, a small and precious focal point that draws every gaze toward the ground. Around them, the air feels soft and diffused, as if an overcast…
The Last Supper (detail) (8) (1481), Sistina Şapeli, Vatikan Şehri. The Last Supper (1481) and The Last Supper (detail) (1481) come next.
42 years old: The Last Supper (detail) (8) dates from 1481, and Cosimo Rosselli was born in 1439.
The Last Supper (detail) (8), The Last Supper, The Last Supper (detail), The Last Supper (detail), The Last Supper (detail), Portrait of a Man, The Last Supper (after restauration), Saint Catherine of Siena as Spiritual Mother of the Second and Third Orders of Saint Dominic, Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist and The Adoration of the Christ Child. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 25 works by Cosimo Rosselli, dated from 1450 to 1500.
Mostly in Sistina Şapeli (Vatikan Şehri), Metropolitan Sanat Müzesi (New York) and Gemäldegalerie (Berlin). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1480s: 12 of the 25 works on this page were made then, The Last Supper (detail) (8) among them.
On this page, the earliest is Portrait of Bartolomeo di Giovanni Berzichelli (1450) and the latest The Adoration of the Christ Child (1500).
Last supper (5), Apostles (4) and Religious art (3), across the 25 works on this page.
Fresco, for 6 of the 25 works on this page.
Renaissance, judging by the originals on this page.
The Last Supper (detail) (8), The Last Supper and The Last Supper (detail): the Sistina Şapeli, Vatikan Şehri holds 10 of the works on this page.
Yes, as a reproduction: the original stays in its museum, but any painting on this page can be painted by hand for you, made to order one at a time, from the painting's own page.
