Dieric Bouts’ The Last Supper (1464–68) is a masterful example of Early Netherlandish painting, blending religious symbolism with meticulous detail and perspective. Unlike Leonardo’s more famous version, Bouts places Christ and the disciples in a contemporary Flemish interior, emphasizing the sacred moment through stillness and symmetry. The composition is centered around a calm, frontal Christ, highlighting the institution of the Eucharist—a central theme of the altarpiece for which this panel was created. Surrounding figures are depicted with individualized expressions and rich textures, while servants in the background connect the biblical past to the viewer’s present. Bouts’ use of linear perspective was pioneering in Northern Europe, creating depth and order that reinforce the solemnity of the scene.