The Last Supper facts for kids
The Last Supper is a very famous painting by a brilliant artist named Leonardo da Vinci. It shows a special meal that Jesus shared with his disciples, who were his closest followers. The painting captures the exact moment when Jesus tells them that one of them will betray him. Each person in the painting has a different look on their face, showing how they felt about what Jesus had just said.
This amazing artwork is a mural, which means it's painted right onto a wall. You can find it in the dining room of the Santa Maria delle Grazie rectory in Milan, Italy. It's a huge painting, measuring about 460 centimeters tall and 880 centimeters wide! Leonardo da Vinci started painting it in 1495 and finished it in 1498, though he didn't work on it every single day during those years. Some people even believe the painting holds secret messages or hidden meanings.
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Discovering The Last Supper
What Does the Painting Show?
The painting shows Jesus and his twelve disciples having their last meal together. This meal is known as the Last Supper. Leonardo da Vinci wanted to show the exact moment when Jesus tells his friends that one of them will betray him. You can see how surprised and upset each disciple looks. Their faces and body language show different feelings like shock, sadness, or confusion. It's like a snapshot of a very emotional moment.
Where Can You See This Famous Art?
The Last Supper is not a painting on a canvas that can be moved easily. It's a mural, painted directly onto a wall. You can find it in the dining hall of a church building called the Santa Maria delle Grazie rectory. This church is located in the city of Milan, which is in Italy. The painting is very large, covering a big part of the wall. It's so big that it measures about 460 centimeters (about 15 feet) high and 880 centimeters (about 29 feet) wide!
Who Painted The Last Supper?
The artist who created The Last Supper was Leonardo da Vinci. He was a very famous Italian artist, inventor, and scientist. Leonardo started working on this painting in the year 1495. He spent about three years on it, finishing it in 1498. However, he didn't work on it all the time during those years. He was busy with many other projects too! Leonardo used a special technique for this mural, which unfortunately made it start to decay over time. Many people have tried to restore it to its original beauty.
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The Last Supper, by Leonardo da Vinci, late 15th century
See also
In Spanish: La Última Cena para niños
