French DJ Barbara Butch, who took part in a controversial drag queen scene at the Paris Olympics, has filed a number of complaints with police after receiving a series of threatening messages online.

“Since the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, artist, DJ and activist Barbara Butch has been the target of an extremely violent campaign of cyber harassment and defamation,” Butch’s attorney Audrey Msellati said in a statement.

“She has received death threats, torture and rape, and has also been the target of numerous anti-Semitic, homophobic, sexist and anti-grossophobic insults.”

Butch was among the participants in a scene celebrating sexual diversity and inclusion, titled “Festivity.” The colorful scene, which also featured Nicky Doll and several former Drag Race France contestants, was one of 12 tableaus capturing the French spirit during the opening ceremony.

Controversy arose after it was falsely suggested that the film was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper. It was claimed that the film was an insult to Christianity.

The ceremony’s artistic director, Thomas Jolly, said on Sunday that the scene has nothing to do with the iconic painting depicting Jesus’ last meal with the 12 apostles, but rather is inspired by Greek mythology.

In the meantime, a number of public figures inside and outside France, as well as church leaders, have already condemned the scene. They have not yet retracted their comments in response to Jolly’s explanation.

“Barbera Butch condemns this vile hatred directed at her, what she represents and what she stands for,” Msellati continued in her statement on Butch’s behalf.

“Her dedication and personal values ​​of benevolence, inclusivity and love for others have always been central to her artistic project, promoting festivities for everyone, regardless of age, sexual orientation, origin, religion or gender.

“She is today filing several complaints against these acts, whether committed by French citizens or foreigners, and intends to prosecute in the future anyone who tries to intimidate her.”

Jolly told new channel BFMTV on Sunday that it was clear the scene was not inspired by The Last Supper, given the presence of a figure representing the Greek god Dionysus.

“Why is he there? First of all, because he is the god of the feast in Greek mythology and the tableau is called ‘Feast,'” Jolly explained. “He is also the god of wine, which is also one of the jewels of France, and the father of Séquana, the goddess of the River Seine.”

The Magnin Museum in the French city of Dijon has since posted a message on X suggesting that the scene was more likely inspired by The Feast of the Gods by 17th-century Dutch painter Jan van Bijlert, which is in the museum’s collection.

Public figures inside and outside France criticized the scene, before Jolly denied it had anything to do with the Last Supper. Among them were staunchly Christian NFL player Harrison Butker, Republican politician Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Candace Cameron Bure.