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Описание: The Last Supper: A Masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci
​The Last Supper (Italian: Il Cenacolo) is a monumental mural painting created by the High Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci for the Santa Maria delle Grazie convent in Milan, Italy. It is one of the world's most recognizable and studied artworks.
​🖼️ Subject and Setting
​The painting depicts the dramatic moment described in the Gospel of John 13:21, right after Jesus has announced to his twelve Apostles that one of them will betray him.
​Central Figure: Jesus is positioned in the center, forming a stable, triangular shape. His calm, resigned posture contrasts sharply with the chaos and distress of those around him.
​Apostles' Reaction: The twelve Apostles are grouped into four sets of three, each group reacting to the devastating news in a unique and intensely emotional way—through shock, anger, confusion, and grief. This dramatic, individualized portrayal of emotion was revolutionary for its time.
​📐 Compositional Genius
​Leonardo used several innovative techniques to enhance the drama and focus the viewer's eye:
​Perspective: The painting famously employs one-point linear perspective, with the vanishing point strategically placed directly behind Jesus's head. This makes the architecture of the room seem to extend the convent's actual refectory space and ensures that Jesus is the absolute focal point.
​Light and Isolation: Jesus is subtly isolated by the lighter background visible through the three windows behind him, visually creating a spiritual halo without the traditional use of gold leaf.
​The Traitor: Judas Iscariot is notably separated from the other Apostles by being depicted in shadow and clutching a small bag (perhaps containing the payment for his betrayal).
​🏛️ Medium and Conservation Challenges
​The work is a mural, not a true fresco, as Leonardo opted to paint on a dry wall using tempera and oil. This experimental technique unfortunately led to the paint beginning to flake and deteriorate shortly after its completion around 1498.
​Due to its poor condition over the centuries, the mural has undergone numerous major restoration efforts to preserve this iconic depiction of human drama, spirituality, and artistic mastery.