The Last Supper was the last meal Jesus shared with his Twelve Apostles before his death. This moment has been subject of many paintings, including one of the most fascinating works by Leonardo da Vinci. This 15th century mural painting is located inside the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan.
Santa Maria delle Grazie is a famous church and Domenican convent in Milan, included in the World Heritage sites list. If you are planning to visit this place in order to see this work of art you must buy your tickets online here.
Leonardo’s Last Supper is probably Italy’s most famous painting. It is also one of Italy’s most visited works of art. Remember, this is why we remember you to buy your tickets with time because only small groups from 20 to 25 people are allowed to view this work of art at a time … and only for periods of 15 minutes, so if you arrive without a ticket you must pray that someone don’t show up for you to be able to get a ticket. Reservations here.
This work of art is 4,6 meters height x 8,8 meters wide. Leonardo began working in this painting on 1495 and finished painting on 1498.
As you can see this work covers the back wall of the dining hall of the church. This means that monks used to eat under this wonderful peace of art.
Being there and watch this work of art made me feel amazed by Leonardo’s work. He was really the man.