The pigments and primer are the same as the ones used by da Vinci. Also, da Vinci is believed to have met d’Este at the Vatican in 1514. Some experts think he may have completed the painting there. But other …
Painted in an era when religious imagery was still a dominant artistic theme, “The Last Supper” depicts the last time Jesus broke bread with his disciples before his crucifixion. The sitter in the painting is thought to be Lisa Gherardini, …
This was a form of examination, during which the apprentice would demonstrate his skills, his savoir-faire. Success was determined by the ability to execute a piece to perfection, dans les règles de l’art (or ‘by the book’). During the Renaissance, …