How do you even begin to describe a day that sandwiches walking on the roof of the 3rd largest cathedral in Europe between the Last Supper and Opera at Teatro alla Scala. Milan is fabulous—of course we had great gelato—but I think I want to chat about The Last Supper.
The Last Super by Leonardo da Vinci is huge—it covers an end wall of the dining hall at the monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie. It has undergone many restorations since 1498. In order to prevent further deterioration photos are forbidden (I have borrowed this photo from their website). Some of the damage is due to expected decay over time...some due to tragic events. In fact when the allies (that’s our side) bombed Milan in 1943 the monastery was hit and if it wasn’t that the Milanese had protected the monastery wall with sandbags this treasure would have been lost . We are fortunate to still be able to enjoy its power. For me the composition is a fairly common theme of faith, but even if that is not where you are at there is so much we can learn from the emotions expressed—for me that was the impact. Can you tell who is going to betray him? Who looks surprised? Angry? Shocked? Whose hand holds the knife—is he the betrayer or does he want to protect Jesus? Twenty minutes with this masterpiece is only enough time to discover you have more questions than answers! You are Always in My Prayers. Love Mom.
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Ceryne
10/15/2018 05:30:59 am
How big was the painting?
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Diane
10/15/2018 09:52:18 am
Almost 9 m wide by 5 m tall. The whole wall width of their dining room. I think that is wider than the back of your classroom.
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Sophia
10/17/2018 09:01:38 am
How was the gelato and also what kind was your favourite if you had more than one?
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Diane
10/18/2018 04:38:06 am
Still trying to decide but the basil was really tasty for being so unusual.
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Ellie/Keenan
10/17/2018 09:04:14 am
Who is the person in the middle of the painting
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Diane
10/18/2018 04:39:07 am
Meant to be Jesus (Christian faith)
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Katie
10/17/2018 09:04:47 am
How old is the painting
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Diane
10/18/2018 04:40:25 am
Finished around 1498
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Tia
10/17/2018 09:04:55 am
Wow that’s so cool! It must have been such a privilege being able to see that.
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Diane
10/18/2018 04:41:16 am
It definitely felt like a privilege. So few people get the opportunity to see it.
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Fatima, Sham al hosin Sham alkhlou
10/17/2018 09:08:09 am
Woah. That nice
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Ray
10/18/2018 05:43:29 am
Yes, one of the most famous works of art in the world.
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Maddie.E
10/17/2018 09:08:34 am
Where was that?
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Ray
10/18/2018 05:43:44 am
Milan Italy
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