Leonardo da Vinci's famed Last Supper painting has hidden symbols referencing Judas' betrayal and the events leading to his death. The artwork was created around 1495.

7. The Last Supper – Story of a Painting Experiment Gone Wrong When the project was given to him, Leonardo da Vinci was new to painting frescos (murals).

Da Vinci, of course, wasn’t just a painter. Among many other things, he was also a brilliant mathematician, and numbers play a big role in The Last Supper. In particular, the No. 3 stands out.

In a rare weekend release, the Vatican responded Saturday to the controversial drag performance that depicted Leonardo da Vinci’s “ Last Supper ” painting during the 2024 Paris Olympics ...

Photo provided Members of Grace Lutheran Church will present “The Living Painting - A Live Presentation of da Vinci’s The Last Supper at 6 p.m. April 12 at the church, 3201 Central Ave.

The tableaux drew condemnation among people who saw the images as a parody of “The Last Supper,” the New Testament scene depicted in da Vinci’s painting by the same name.