Reliving Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper

Glass doors close right behind you and after three stops, you enter the secured sanctuary where Leonardo Da Vinci's masterpiece, The Last Supper lives. My thoughts as to how I would be viewing this highly talked about work of art is that it would be in smaller form, framed and simply hung on a wall. It was nothing to that extent, because it was a massive piece that was painted on a cascading wall above an arched walkway that is now closed off.

This image of The Last Supper does not do it any justice, it is a whole different story up close and right in front of your eyes

His artistic techniques involves an innovative drying process that is unique of its own kind, which gives the painting a rustic feel; almost in resemblance of a mosaic. When walking towards The Last Supply, there is an emotion that projects from the painting and your attention gravitates towards the center where Jesus is. The colors were still vibrant yet muted and every little detail in the painting made it come to life before your eyes. Your can't help but to be mesmerized and sit in complete silence and fall into a meditative state-of-mind.

Seeing this piece for myself made me think about so much buried history that was revealed through the many layers that have been restored to keep its originality. The history that the Italians have made through paintings and art in general still remains throughout Italy and to be able to experience their past and learn about their culture more closely makes it that much more captivating.