Where is the painting The Last Supper? The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most famous paintings in the world, just like the Mona Lisa, Guernica ou Munch's Scream. However, most people don't know where is this painting of the Last Supper, in which country, in which museum?
Well, in this article, you will discover that The Last Supper is in Italy in a little known place that I will reveal to you! In addition, I will give you some tips for visiting this exceptional work by Leonardo da Vinci and discovering all its secrets.
Where is the painting The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci?
The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is found in Italy on the wall of the refectory of the convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie which is in Milan.
The Last Supper or L'Ultima Cena (in Italian), is not a painting but a fresco. Indeed, The Last Supper is a mural that Leonardo da Vinci painted between 1495 and 1498 on the north wall of the refectory room of the Dominican convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie.
Where to see The Last Supper in Milan?
To see this famous fresco, you have to go to the church Santa Maria delle Grazie is the church of the Dominican monastery of Milan. This is where the ticket office is located to enter to visit the Last Supper.
How to see The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci?
Because it is very fragile and has already suffered damage, The Last Supper can only be experienced in small groups and for a limited time of 15 minutes.
Visits must be reserved and only take place from Tuesday to Sunday from 8:15 a.m. to 18:45 p.m. except on May 1 and December 25 when it is closed.
Can we visit The Last Supper without a reservation?
No: To visit The Last Supper, tickets must be purchased in advance by scheduling the date and time of the visit. Visitors should arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled time.
Indeed, Leonardo da Vinci's Upper Room is one of the most popular attractions for tourists visiting the city of Milan. As a result, the sale of tickets is very limited and can only be done with an advance reservation.
Tickets for the Last Supper in Milan
You can book a guided tour that includes, in addition to the entrance to the Cenacle, also the visit to the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.
The Last Supper Milan official website
Tickets to discover Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece can also be purchased online on the official website of the Museums of Milan.
But you will have to combine it with the purchase of a Milan audio guide or tickets for the Pinacoteca di Brera or the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana.
Official website to book tickets for The Last Supper
Who are the characters of the Last Supper?
The characters represented in The Last Supper are the twelve apostles of Jesus: Bartholomew, James the Minor, Andrew, Judas, Peter, John, Jesus, Thomas, James the Greater, Philip, Matthew, Thaddeus and Simon. (From left to right facing the fresco).
Who is the woman in the Last Supper painting?
This is the question that everyone is still asking today! This man who looks like a woman has aroused the interest of many historians, researchers and writers. We all have in mind the novel Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. In reality, we have no certainty but we assume that the person on the right of Jesus will not be the apostle John but a woman. This woman could be Mary Magdalene the secret wife of Jesus.
Where can I find the painting The Last Supper at the Louvre?
There are indeed:
- a painting entitled The Last Supper which is also called "La Great Supper » and which is in the Louvre Museum.
- a painting entitled The Last Supper which is also called The Little Supper and which is also in the Louvre Museum.
These 2 paintings of The Last Supper are in the Louvre in the Sully building, in Room 913. They would probably have been made around 1652.