This intricately carved wooden relief panel forms part of the central doors of the Church of Saint-Maclou in Rouen, created by local cabinetmakers and sculptors in the early 16th century. The central medallion depicts the Last Supper, where Christ is shown seated among his apostles, blessing the bread and wine in the moment of instituting the Eucharist. This pivotal event in the Christian narrative symbolizes communion, sacrifice, and divine unity, themes central to the faith and to the liturgical life of the church.

The composition reflects the stylistic transition from the late Gothic to the early Renaissance. The figures are rendered with a newfound sense of volume, movement, and emotional presence, while the architectural framing and decorative motifs reveal the influence of Italian Renaissance design. Surrounding the main scene are finely detailed figures of prophets, apostles, and angels, their arrangement emphasizing both order and devotion.

Above the medallion, Christ in Majesty is enthroned among angels, signifying his divine authority and foreshadowing the heavenly fulfillment of the sacramental act depicted below. The combination of intricate carving, balanced composition, and theological depth demonstrates the extraordinary skill and religious sensitivity of Rouen’s early 16th-century artisans. This panel stands as a testament to the city’s rich artistic tradition and to the enduring synthesis of spiritual symbolism and humanist craftsmanship characteristic of the Saint-Maclou portal.