3 articles tagged with "The Last Supper"
Leonardo's Last Supper is a technical tour de force and a masterpiece of narrative painting. Explore how it was made, why it began deteriorating almost immediately, what the twelve apostles' gestures mean, and how the painting has been interpreted and misread over five centuries.
The Last Supper is the most reproduced religious painting in history, yet most reproductions barely hint at what Leonardo actually achieved. This guide covers the composition, the psychology of the twelve apostles, the long story of deterioration, and why a half-finished technique left us with a masterpiece.
Explore the extraordinary life and genius of Leonardo da Vinci. From the Mona Lisa to the Vitruvian Man, discover how one person unified art, science, and human curiosity into history's greatest creative legacy.