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The Last Supper

The Last Supper Notes

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The Last Supper The final meal shared by Jesus and his twelve apostles, famously depicted by Leonardo da Vinci in Milan.
Ludovico Sforza The Duke of Milan who commissioned Leonardo da Vinci to paint the mural for Santa Maria delle Grazie.
Judas Iscariot The apostle depicted clutching a bag of silver and knocking over a salt cellar with his elbow.
Peter The apostle shown holding a knife behind his back while whispering to John in Leonardo’s version.
Tintoretto The artist whose version of this scene features a steep diagonal axis and translucent angels floating above.
Paolo Veronese The artist whose "Last Supper" was retitled "Feast in the House of Levi" after pressure from the Inquisition.
Salt Cellar A small vessel containing seasoning that Judas accidentally tips over, symbolizing his upcoming betrayal.
Three Square Windows The architectural features behind Jesus that serve as the vanishing point for the painting's perspective.
Andrea del Castagno The artist who painted a version in Florence featuring wildly patterned marble and sphinx-like statues.
Refectory The dining hall of a monastery or convent; specifically the room where Leonardo's mural is located.
Joseph of Arimathea The figure who provided the tomb for Jesus and is linked in lore to the cup (Grail) used at the meal.
Institution of the Eucharist The religious event during the meal where Jesus consecrates the bread and wine as his body and blood.
Diagonal Axis The unusual perspective used by Tintoretto to create a sense of dynamism and depth in his depiction.
Sforza Coat of Arms The heraldic symbols found in the lunettes above Leonardo's mural in Milan.
Words of Institution The specific biblical phrases ("This is my body...") used to establish the sacrament of Holy Communion.
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