Leonardo Da Vinci The Last Supper

The work is a story on its own that carries the beliefs of a massive following. At the center of the artwork Jesus is depicted. In the Christian religion he is know as the savior of the people because he sacrificed his life for the salvation of the sinners. The Last Supper is the last meal of Jesus before he is betrayed by Judas to authorities and crucified. The Apostles, his closest followers, gather around the table.The apostles show various expressions, from adoration to grief, as Jesus claims that among them is a traitor. The simplicity of the work with minimal designs and once vibrant hues detours attention to the spiritual content. Leonardo Da vinci's masterpiece uses vibrant colors, detailed expressions, and structure to complement the
Leonardo began the installation of The Last Supper in 1495 to finish it three years later. It wasn’t because he invested so much time into every stroke, but because like many of us he was plagued by acute procrastination. The painting is found in the monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy. It covers the wall of a room transformed into a rectory, a room for communal meals. The rectangle at the bottom center of the painting is the ledge of a door cut out in 1653, removing the section containing the feet of Jesus. The mural covers 460x 880 cm (15x 29 feet) of a wall. At a superficial glance the individual's body language and colors provide for a serene and classical piece of art. A keen eye will uncover the true nature of the painting Leonardo created, to manifest the climax of the moment Jesus announced that among them was the one who would denounce him to Roman authorities. Jesus was persecuted because of the insane following he had. The “King of Jew’s” influence, miracles, and curing of the ill and disabled was seen as a political threat. In addition, the immoral acts of the mortals ultimately caused his death, a sacrifice in attempt to reconnect man-kind with God. Jesus reaches for the wine and bread for the sacrament of the Eucharist, which symbolizes his being as he prepares to sacrifice himself for a greater good. Leonardo
He desired the effect of precision the fresco technique provided, therefore he coated the wall with a mixture of plaster to absorb the tempera, a permanent and fast drying painting medium of color pigments mixed with a water soluble binder medium like egg yolk. Then he applied lead white that highlights the tempera and oil. This medium has deteriorated because of faulty adhering. Poor attempts at restoration, humidity, WWII bombs, and dust have contributed in the fact that only 42% of Leonardo’s work remains, 40% of the work is of previous restorations and the rest has been lost. His experimentation with painting mediums has left behind only a few of his works.He may have miscalculated the durability but was utterly accurate to deviate from the traditional format of an oval table with awkward backside view of prophets or Jesus. Painters like Giotto and Sassetta depicted the last supper with a round table and many indistinguishable apostles. The Last Supper may be slowly losing the spark Leonardo laid upon it but it loses such charm on the wall. Painted on a wall. Even the most humble of beings recognizes talent. Leonardo must have known the astounding art he was creating and the acclaim it would garner. The Duke assigned the job and it was painted on property to ensure its permanency. They may