Considerably one of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous pieces, The Last Supper depicts the meal that Jesus shared with His disciples prior to His crucifixion. By request of Leonardo's patron, the mural was painted in the 15th century in Milan, Italy as a centerpiece for a mausoleum that was being built for the Sforza family. While most of Leonardo's paintings portray a strong influence from the Renaissance style of art, Leonardo was influenced by various styles of art.
At the age of fourteen Leonardo began his career in art, working alongside notable artists from the time. His work was not limited to painting, though. Leonardo immersed himself in various mediums ranging from sculpting to metalworking that allowed him to use his vast knowledge of those mediums to create art in unique ways. In 1519 Leonardo died, leaving behind a legacy that so prominently intertwines itself in the modern world of art.
Being the religious nut that I am, I find it amazing how in one painting Leonardo was able to capture the entire essence of the Last Supper and the utter horror of the disciples when they find that amongst them is the man who will essentially crucify their Lord and Savior. On each one of the Apostle's faces you can clearly see the agony, yet Christ's peaceful expression remains unchanged. A mural of this size, having the detail that it does, truly makes it a magnificent piece of work.
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