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Untitled, better known as The Last Supper (Hebrew: סעודה האחרונה), is a 1999 photo by Israeli photographer Adi Nes. Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's famous late-15th century painting of the same name, the photo features 14 Israeli soldiers in a setting reminiscent of the Last Supper. Nes created The Last Supper to reflect the idea that death is ever-present in Israeli society, not only in combat but also in daily life. By portraying the soldiers as both Jesus and Judas Iscariot, Nes sought to emphasize the vulnerability and fragility of their lives. The photograph hints at the possibility that this meal could be the last for any of the soldiers. The photo portrays fourteen Israeli soldiers in an abandoned barracks with traditional army dinnerware. Unlike the original painting, Nes' version lacks tension and shows the soldiers in private conversations, while the central figure (Jesus) "stares vacantly into space". The artist does not provide a specific interpretation but expresses sympathy and hope that it is not their last meal together. One extra person is added to avoid "direct quotation" of Leonardo da Vinci. The fourteenth man (standing at the left) is the only one, apart for the central figure, who is not engaged in a conversation and looks apart, and the only one whose uniform shows the Israel Defense Forces patch. The photo was sold for $264,000 (equivalent to $370,000 in 2025) at Sotheby’s in 2012, the highest price paid for any Israeli photo. The original print is currently in the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.