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Leonardo Da Vinci’s painting The Last Supper has become one of the most widely appreciated masterpieces in the world. ... An analysis of the historical background and evaluation of the lines, the colors, and the subject matter, will show that the perfection of this work lies not only in the artistic merits of the painting but also in Leonardo’s expressive mastery. ... When it was said that Da Vinci would paint this great picture, hundreds and hundreds of young men were carefully viewed in an endeavor to find a face and personality of someone unaffected by sin. ... For six months, Da Vinci worked on the production of this leading character of the famous painting. During the next six years, Da Vinci continued his labors on his sublime work of art. ... For weeks, Da Vinci searched for a man with hard calloused face, with a countenance marked by scars of avarice, and deceit. After many discouraging experiences in searching for the type of person required to represent Judas, word came to Da Vinci that a man whose appearance fully met the requirements had been found. ... For six months, the prisoner sat before Da Vinci at appointed hours each day as Da Vinci diligently continued his task of transmitting to his painting this base character in the picture representing the betrayer of the Savior.
Approximate Word count = 1035
Approximate Pages = 4.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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