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Apr 19, 2024 · Last Supper, one of the most famous artworks in the world, painted by Leonardo da Vinci probably between 1495 and 1498. It was commissioned by Ludovico Sforza for the Dominican monastery Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. Learn more about the painting’s history, subject, technique, and restoration.
The Last Supper (Italian: Il Cenacolo [il tʃeˈnaːkolo] or L'Ultima Cena [ˈlultima ˈtʃeːna]) is a mural painting by the Italian High Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci, dated to c. 1495–1498, housed in the refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy.
Leonardo da Vinci, Last Supper, oil, tempera, fresco, 1495–98 (Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan; photo: Tm, public domain) Subject The subject of the Last Supper is Christ’s final meal with his apostles before Judas identifies Christ to the authorities who arrest him.
- This essay was written by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker.
- From everything I've read, the church nor the painting were targeted. However, the multitude of bombings and one somewhat direct hit on the convent...
- Cite this page as: Dr. Steven Zucker, Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Naraelle Hohensee, "Leonardo, Last Supper," in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, accessed...
- Here are three of mine: 1) I don't think that anyone would have a meal with so many people all sitting on just one side of the table. 2) I think al...
- The most recent conservation effort sought to arrest further deterioration of Leonardo's Last Supper and where possible, uncover Leonardo’s origina...
- The gospels indicate only bread and wine, but the particular holiday also called for lamb and bitter herbs.
- Yes. He was a Christian; a homosexual Christian.
Sep 10, 2021 · The Last Supper painting by Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most artistically astute paintings created, not only of the 15 th century but in the present day too – it is truly timeless. Below, we discuss some of the painting’s historical context and the detailed techniques used to create it.
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- c. 1495 to 1498
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Dec 6, 2023 · Leonardo da Vinci, Last Supper, oil, tempera, fresco, 1495–98 (Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan; photo: Steven Zucker, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) Subject The subject of the Last Supper is Christ’s final meal with his apostles before Judas identifies Christ to the authorities who arrest him.
May 7, 2021 · Leonardo da Vinci. Added: 27 Mar, 2024. Inspired by a true story, Invincible recounts the last 48 hours in the life of Marc-Antoine Bernier, a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom. ‘The Last Supper’ was created in 1495 by Leonardo da Vinci in High Renaissance style.
Among his famously eclectic—and seemingly endless—portfolio, there are three creations that stand out from the rest: the Mona Lisa (a painted portrait), the Vitruvian Man (a scientific drawing ), and The Last Supper (a biblical fresco ). Since its completion at the end of the 15th century, The Last Supper has captivated audiences.
