HOLY MARY OF GRACE - THE LAST SUPPER

THE LAST SUPPER - INTRODUCTION

THE LAST SUPPER - INTRODUCTION

Here you'll admire the Last Supper, which was painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the refectory of the Dominican convent of Holy Mary of Grace. In order to conserve the painting as best as possible,...

THE LAST SUPPER - THE PAINTING

THE LAST SUPPER - THE PAINTING

The Last Supper's subject is obviously very suitable for a refectory, that is, for a convent's dining room, but it is also one of the most popular works of art in the history of painting. When he was...

THE LAST SUPPER - TECHNIQUE

THE LAST SUPPER - TECHNIQUE

Be careful not to make a very common mistake: even if it is painted on a wall, Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper is NOT a fresco, which explains why it's so hard to preserve and restore, and why the...

THE LAST SUPPER - RESTORATION

THE LAST SUPPER - RESTORATION

As should be clear by now, the fact that we can still admire the Last Supper is practically a miracle: the painting was blackened by the smoke of the friars' kitchen for decades, and during the...

EXTERIOR - INTERIOR

EXTERIOR - INTERIOR

You're about to visit the architectural and decorative complex which more than any other monument represents the magnificence of the Sforza dynasty in Milan: the Church of Holy Mary of Grace. Look at...

CLOISTER AND ATELLANI HOUSE

CLOISTER AND ATELLANI HOUSE

As you may have noticed, the Church's interior is richly decorated with a typical Lombard style that includes figures of saints and decorative trims. I suggest admiring the lovely choir under the...

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