One of the most incredible masterpieces done by Leonardo da Vinci was the painting of
The Last Supper. The painting is on the wall of the dining hall at the monastery, Santa Maria delle Grazie here in Milan. Only a certain amount of people are allowed in the room at a time after passing through different automated chambers to help preserve the painting.
The Last Supper is absolutely spectacular, as it was an experiment with dry paint, called a tempera forte technique, so that da Vinci could correct, change, or get any special chromatic effects as he worked. It was started in 1494 and wasn’t finished until 1498. Across the room was another mural done by artist Giovanni Donato da Montorfano in 1495. This mural is of Jesus’ Crucifixion and is called just that.
Both paintings are breath taking to look at and the room was filled with silence as we only had a limited amount of time to take it all in. Some restoration has been done and was finished in 1999. Although there are many theories that go along with this painting, it was still simply a masterpiece, which I am very lucky and fortunate to have seen in person.
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The Last Supper is known for its symbols and the end, tonight is our last dinner as a group. I am very fortunate to have met the people on this trip and hope to continue the friendships I have made. All great things come to an end eventually and soon this trips time is up.
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| Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper from jamesmaybe.com |
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| Santa Maria della Grazie |
