Portion Sizes in ‘Last Supper’ Paintings Grew Over Time
The researchers’ analysis showed that portion sizes of main courses (usually eel, lamb and pork) depicted in the paintings grew by 69 percent over time, while plate size grew by 66 percent and bread size grew by 23 percent.
The researchers’ analysis showed that portion sizes of main courses (usually eel, lamb and pork) depicted in the paintings grew by 69 percent over time, while plate size grew by 66 percent and bread size grew by 23 percent.
The paintings analyzed covered the last 1000 years or so. What a fascinating way to measure changes to our collective views of food over time based on its relative availability.
[Via Jason Kottke]