Behind the Art: What hidden messages does Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper hold?

Created in 1495–1498 by the Italian High Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci, The Last Supper is a testament to the talent of the artist. The mural depicts the dramatic scene where Jesus declares that one of the Apostles will betray him and later institutes the Eucharist. Although the subject matter is not new to the viewers, it is the portrayal of the 12 disciples and the composition of the painting that made Leonardo more recognisable in…