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Nikolai Ge, The Last Supper, 1863

Russian artist Nikolai Ge shows the disciples resting with Jesus after their shared meal. It is a battle of light and darkness: Judas's face is barely visible; he has turned from the light, and his deeds are obscured in darkness. The disciples seem puzzled. But knowing what must happen, Jesus's face hangs with sadness — not surprise — at his friend's betrayal. "This very night you will all fall away on account of me" (Matt. 26:31).

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