The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is one of the Western world's most recognizable paintings. It was commissioned in 1495 by the Duke of Milan at the time, Ludovico Sforza. To this day, it remains one of the most popular reproductions, as well as an inspiration to countless other paintings, photographs, pop culture and more. Even famous artists like Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol or even contemporary ones like Chinese painter Zen Fanzhi have made famous art based on this painting. There is so much that we don't know about this 500-year-old wonder, but here are 12 of the most salient and interesting facts about this painting. Click the image to go to the interactive presentation.
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