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Leonardos the Last Supper

Leonardo’s, “The Last Supper”

Leonardo’s "Last Supper" is a priceless piece of art with much hidden meaning and obvious talents painted upon a wall. Under the study of Verrocchio as a painter and a sculptor, he was able to use his skills in creating a very detailed and a very naturalistic piece of work that would be remembered by thousands of people for hundreds of years. He was also able to create characters with amazing individuality. What attracts so many people to see this painting is its religious aspect, the realism in the figures, and the symbolism.
One reason that the painting, "The Last Supper" is so widely known is the religious aspect of it. It has almost become a sight of religious pilgrimage. The remembrance of the "Last Supper" could be due to the sacredness of the parting meal. It is quite obvious that the skill used in the creation of the "Last Supper" was magnificent. Although, the way Leonardo allows its viewers to depict the scene from a specific point ...

Posted by: Gelinde Cobbs

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