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The Last Supper is a famous mural painting by Leonardo da Vinci that depicts Jesus' final meal with his apostles before he was betrayed, created around 1495-1498.
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The Artist Leonardo Da Vinci
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Santa Maria Delle Grazie Church
Leonardo Da Vinci
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🎨 The Last Supper was painted by Leonardo da Vinci between 1495 and 1498.
😲 The painting shows the moment Jesus tells his apostles that one of them will betray him.
🏰 It is located in Santa Maria delle Grazie church in Milan, Italy.
📏 The Last Supper is about 29 feet long, making it very large!
🌍 People from all over the world visit to see this famous artwork.
🔥 The painting has survived many wars and fires throughout history.
🖌️ Leonardo da Vinci was invited by the Duke of Milan to create this masterpiece.
🙇 The painting features Jesus with his 12 apostles around a long table.
🕰️ The scene captures a moment of great emotion, showing surprise and sadness.
✨ The Last Supper is one of the most recognized artworks in the world.
Introduction
It shows the last meal that Jesus had with his 12 apostles before he was betrayed. The painting is located in Milan, Italy, in a place called Santa Maria delle Grazie church. It’s one of the most recognized artworks in the world and measures about 29 feet long! People come from all over the globe to see this masterpiece. The scene captures the moment when Jesus announces that one of his friends will betray him, leading to a mix of surprise and sadness on the faces of the apostles. 😲
Historical Context
The Duke of Milan, Ludovico Sforza, invited Leonardo da Vinci to create the Last Supper for a dining hall in his monastery. At that time, art was changing. Artists wanted to capture emotions, using realistic details. The Last Supper showed how art was evolving, moving from flat images to ones with depth and feelings. Over the years, the painting has survived wars and fires, making it a true survivor! 🛡
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