Second only to the Mona Lisa as Leonardo da Vinci's most stupendous achievement, The Last Supper (1495–98) is almost as famous for its degraded state as it is for its enduring power. With details ...

The controversial scene at the opening ceremony actually more closely matches Jan Harmensz van Biljert's 'The Feast of the Gods.' Jan Harmensz van Biljert, The Feast of the Gods (1635). Collection of ...

A parody of Leonardo Da Vinci's famous fresco "The Last Supper" featuring drag queens in the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris has sparked fury among the Catholic Church and far-right politicians, ...

While the theatrical opening ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympics brought memorable moments, one scene from the performance has prompted mixed reactions. The four-hour ceremony on July 26 kicked off ...

The Painting Behind the Olympic Scandal: 5 Spiritual Features of Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’ With so much interest in the work of art, it’s worth reconsidering what exactly it depicts — and ...

What’s the deal with Leonardo’s harpsichord-viola? Why were Impressionists obsessed with the color purple? Art Bites brings you a surprising fact, lesser-known anecdote, or curious event from art ...

After ensuring we received our coveted paper entry tickets, our local guide Daniele led us inside the refectory of the ancient Dominican convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, suggesting we all ...