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The Last Supper By Leonardo Da Vinci

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Leonardo da Vinci
Tony Warren
Globe University

Introduction
Leonardo da Vinci is best known for his painting of the Last Supper (Figure 1) and most noted as an artist but is also known as an architect, inventor and chronicler of science. The Last Supper painting depicts Jesus hosting his last supper with his disciples before he is crucified and this painting can be found in many churches and homes across the world. This is also a symbol of Communion or Eucharist as Jesus performed this rite during this gathering and also the prediction of betrayal by Judas. This particular painting was created for the dining hall of a Milan Monastery. This painting has significant meaning to me as this was displayed as a background on the opening of my grandmother’s casket at her funeral as this was truly her favorite painting.
Biography
Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452 in Vinci, Italy (Zimmerman, 2013). His father (Ser Piero) was a well know attorney and da Vinci was raised mostly by his father and several stepmothers. Da Vinci was raised on the family estate in Vinci and also raised by his Uncle who showed a great passion for nature.
Da Vinci did not have any formal education but his Father had realized his many talents at an early age and sent him to work as an apprentice for the artist and sculptor Andrea del Verrocchio of Florence, Italy. During the six years da Vinci spent with this artist, da Vinci was able to excel in several other art forms such as

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