The Last Supper of Leonardo Da Vinci in Milan

A town of about 1.5 million inhabitants, the capital of the Lombardy region, immersed in the prosperous and industrialized Po Valley and 122 meters above sea level. Appointed in 286 A.D. capital of the Western Roman Empire, this city has represented for years, thanks to Bishop Ambrose, who later became a saint and his protector, the most important center of Western Christianity. So did you understand which city we are talking about? That’s right, Milan. Energetic and vital, Milan is the beating heart of the entire national economy, its charm lies above all in the mixture between the classic and the modern, between the majesty of its monuments, the grandeur of its ancient basilicas and the avant-garde of the new fashions. An incredible balance but absolutely perfect. But the beauty of Milan does not end there. Retracing the life of an illustrious guest who lived in this city, leaving works of art that have become an absolute heritage of humanity, it will be possible to get to know Milan under another guise, with other eyes, and what better way to do it than by participating in aLeonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper” Guided Tour. It is through this tour, and naturally thanks to the stories and events told by a certified local guide, that you will discover the secrets, the life, the works and the painting techniques of one of the most important artists in the world.

Things to know about Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper”

One of the most beautiful places linked to both the figure of Leonardo and that of Bramante, is undoubtedly the splendid church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, whose tribune and cloister are attributed to Bramante. It has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as one of the greatest examples of Renaissance art together with the Last Supper, which Leonardo defined only “The Supper”, a famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci placed inside the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Commissioned to him by Ludovico il Moro, Leonardo worked on the Last Supper for three long years and experimented with a completely new technique for its realization. In fact, it is not a fresco but a dry painted mural. Leonardo worked hard on this painting to depict one of the most touching scenes in the Gospel, when Christ announces the imminent betrayal of one of the apostles. Unlike all previous artists, Leonardo captures the exact moment when Jesus has just finished speaking, then captures the effect of this terrible revelation that spreads like a shock wave on everyone present. It was 1497. The Cenacle in Jerusalem seems almost an extension of the Milanese refectory. The viewer is magnetized to the center of the scene and becomes a witness to an event, a precise and surprising strategy. So Leonardo is not only an artist, a teacher, a scientist, but he is a world, a world that you never stop discovering.