The Last Supper

Leonardo da Vinci

Created:
Movement:
1498
High Renaissance
key Notes:
Renaissance Masterpiece; Apostolic Composition
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Dimensions:
460 cm × 880 cm
medium:
Tempera and oil on plaster
story of the work:

"The Last Supper," completed by Leonardo da Vinci in 1498, is a mural painting located in the refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, depicting the moment Jesus announces that one of his disciples will betray him. The work is renowned for its innovative use of perspective, composition, and emotional expression, marking a significant development in Renaissance art.

Description of the work:

Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper," measuring 460 cm by 880 cm, is a mural painting that depicts the moment Jesus announces one of his disciples will betray him, capturing the varied emotional reactions of the apostles through dynamic composition and expressive gestures. The work is characterized by its use of linear perspective, with Christ at the center forming a stable triangular composition, while the apostles are grouped in threes, enhancing the narrative drama and depth within the architectural setting.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Manually Sourced

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The Last Supper