Last Supper

Andrea del Castagno created this monumental fresco measuring 453 by 975 centimeters on the refectory wall, depicting Jesus and the twelve apostles at their final meal.

The fresco remained concealed behind plaster walls until 1866 when the Benedictine convent of Sant'Apollonia was suppressed, leading to its rediscovery and attribution to Castagno.

The placement of Judas on the opposite side of the table and the careful arrangement of translucent halos above each apostle reflect significant religious artistic traditions.

The Last Supper fresco occupies the entire end wall of the former convent refectory, now part of the Museo di Cenacolo di Sant'Apollonia on Via Ventisette Aprile.

The fresco incorporates classical Roman elements through detailed marble wall patterns and griffin statues, displaying an early example of Renaissance architectural integration in religious art.

Location: Florence

Inception: 1445

Creator: Andrea del Castagno

Height: 453 cm

Width: 975 cm

Made from material: lime mortar, fresco

GPS coordinates: 43.77870,11.25660

Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:26