Tribute to the Eucharist was a painting made of egg tempera and gold leaf on a wood panel.
[1][2][3] One of the most spectacular works of art created by Raphael was the Disputation of the Holy Sacrament.
Two versions of the painting survived the second one is in Platytera Monastery in Corfu, Greece.
[8][9] The painting is made of egg tempera and gold leaf on wood.
In front of the Virgin Mary, an eagle appears symbolizing John the Evangelist.
On the side featuring John the Baptist, the symbol of Saint Matthew appears in the form of an angel holding an open book.
Below the child-like angel, the ox of Saint Luke emerges looking up at Jesus.
The angel to our left holds a holy cup receiving the blood of Christ.
The artist commits to representing the painted figures in a three-dimensional style.
The symbols of the passion are carried by six angels in the upper portion of the work of art.
[10][11] The work of art is one of the most important painted icons of the Cretan School.
There are eleven existing works with a similar theme and characteristics to Damaksino's masterpieces completed during 1550–1800.
[12] The Allegory of the Holy Communion by Andreas Karantinos is very well preserved, it is at the Byzantine & Christian Museum.
The eleventh version completed sometime within the 18th century belongs to the Abou Adal Icon Collection.