Alex Carson
The Last Supper
The Last Supper, painted by Leonardo da Vinci, is one of the most powerful paintings ever created. Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most famous artists of his day, and The Last Supper is one of his most magnificent paintings. According to some people, the classic mural holds messages that have been hidden for generations.
The Painting
Some believe that The Last Supper contains no secrets since experts have been examining the painting since its creation. Others believe that some myths and legends have sprung up since its inception. The central figure in the painting is Jesus Christ, and according to the Christian religion, he is the son of God. He is surrounded by his 12 apostles, who were the 12 men who followed Jesus’ teachings. It was up to them to advance his message after his crucifixion.
Before the Betrayal
The scene shows the last supper of Jesus shared with his apostles before Judas’ ultimate betrayal and Christs’ crucifixion. The painting is said to show the ritual of Holy Communion, but many believe that the scene that Leonardo da Vinci painted tells a story. It is thought that the painting captures the moment that Jesus informs his closest followers that one of them will soon betray him.
Body Language
Leonardo da Vinci managed to use the expressions on the faces of his subjects and their body language to show what was happening in the painting. The body language of the apostles shows that they have come to terms with Jesus’ revelation. It is the most overt message portrayed in the painting.
What Isn’t Revealed?
The painting has captivated many people because of what it doesn’t reveal, rather than what it does. Many people believe that there are messages in the painting that go well beyond the conventional interpretation. The secrets are said to make profound statements about the story in the Bible. Many of these theories have been proven to be controversial.
Facts
The facts surrounding The Last Supper are well-known. The painting was created in 1495 when Leonardo had already made a name for himself as an artist. Leonardo was born in April 1452 and learned his craft in Florence by an artist named Andrea del Verrocchio. Leonardo was more than an artist. He was also a mathematician, an inventor, a sculptor, and an astronomer. He is even said to be the creator of one of the earliest known designs for a flying machine.
Religious Work
The Last Supper wasn’t Leonardo’s first religious painting. The first that drew worldwide acclaim was the Baptism of Christ. This painting was a collaborative effort with his teacher, Verrocchio. He was also asked to create a mural for Milan’s Santa Maria Delle Grazie convent. This painting was The Last supper and is still found in the rectory there.
Other Interpretations
Leonardo’s painting wasn’t the first of its kind. Pietro Perghino’s interpretation was painted a few years earlier and shared some similarities with Leonardo’s. The main difference between the two is that in Perugino’s painting, Judas, the traitor, is sitting at the opposite side of the table from the other apostles.
Expressions
In Leonardo’s work, you can see the apostles reacting is dismay when they hear that someone at the table has been disloyal. Leonardo’s work is the only one that has become the focus of debate, legends, puzzles, myth, and even conspiracy theories. One theory says that Jesus was married to Mary Magdaline, and a subtle M in the painting stands for Mary and Marriage. According to the Bible, Mary Magdaline was a close follower of Jesus and was present at his crucifixion. Because of this, she has become known as the apostle to the apostles.
No Halos
Many of the paintings of The Last Supper contained halos over all of the apostles’ heads, except Judas. It is believed that Leonardo didn’t include the halos because he wanted to show that these 13 men were powerful but ordinary. He wanted to show that this was much more powerful than being divine. Another theory is that the is something to the numbering system used in the diners, the 3, 3, 1, 3, 3 ratios. According to the theory, the answers lay within Lamentations 3:31-3. the passage says, “For no one is cast off from the Lord forever.” This could have been Leonardo’s way of predicting his own salvation.
Many people believed that there were hidden music notes in the painting, and since Leonardo was a composer, this piqued the interest of Giovanna Maria Pala. After looking at the composition in the way that Leonardo paints, from right to left, she discovered a 40-second piece of music that she believes is a hymn to God. There are plenty of things to find if you really study the painting. If you look closely at Leonardo’s Last Supper, you’ll see it’s absolutely full of secrets.
