The Last Supper
Leonardo da Vinci · 1498
Why it's great
Leonardo painted the moment Jesus tells his twelve friends that one of them will betray him, and each gesture shows a different reaction. He painted it on a wall in Milan in about 1495–1498 and used perspective to draw every line toward Jesus.
🏛️ Part of history
The Renaissance (1400–1600) — Leonardo painted the moment Jesus tells his twelve friends that one of them will betray him, and each gesture shows a different reaction.
Where to see it
📍 Location not recordedWe couldn't confirm where it hangs today. Museums sometimes move or lend paintings, so check the museum's website before you travel.
Hang it on your wall
Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
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Leonardo da Vinci was born in the village of Vinci, near Florence, in 1452. He painted the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper, but he was also a scientist, engineer and inventor who filled notebooks with ideas for flying machines and anatomy. He worked in Florence, Milan, Rome and France, where he died in 1519.
