What inspired Leonardo da Vinci to paint 'The Last Supper'?

Ultimately, the inspiration of Leonardo da Vinci's “The Last Supper” (Il Cenacolo, in Italian) comes from the Gospel of John, 13:21. The painting was commissioned by Ludovico Sforza, the Duke of Milan in the mid- to late- 1490′s. read more

Ultimately, the inspiration of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” (Il Cenacolo, in Italian) comes from the Gospel of John, 13:21. The painting was commissioned by Ludovico Sforza, the Duke of Milan in the mid- to late- 1490′s. read more

She claims The Last Supper predicts an apocalyptic flood that will sweep the globe from March 21 to November 1, 4006. 13. The Last Supper also inspired popular fiction. And not just The Da Vinci Code. A pervasive part of the painting's mythology is the story that da Vinci searched for ages for the right model for his Judas. read more