| Picture shows a reproduction of "The Last Supper", one of the most famous paintings by Leonardo da Vinci. It portrays the last meal shared by Jesus with his disciples before his capture and death. It shows specifically the moment when Jesus said "one of you will betray me". Leonardo depicts the dramatic reaction of the 12 Apostles to this statement. The painting is full of religious and historical symbolism. Judas, for example, is the more detached figure of the 12 and is spilling salt, which in Italy is regarded as a sign of bad luck. Christ's face and posture is a blend of two states - resignation and suffering. The finished painting was acclaimed as a masterpiece of design and characterisation. But it deteriorated rapidly and within 50 years it was already ruined. Despite this, it is one of the most reproduced artworks of all time. |
