The Last Supper (1495-1498) by Leonardo da Vinci

The Last Supper — Leonardo da Vinci (1495–1498)

A breath held at the moment of revelation. This fine-art reproduction—after Leonardo da Vinci’s mural for the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan—fixes the instant Christ announces, “One of you will betray me.” The room’s one-point perspective rushes to His head; the apostles, grouped in threes, flare into gesture and speech. It’s architecture and emotion in perfect counterpoint—poised, human, inexhaustibly modern.

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Why it captivates

• One-point perfection — every line converges on Christ, making stillness the scene’s centre.

• Human drama — twelve distinct reactions, from disbelief to anger, read like theatre.

• Revolutionary technique — Leonardo’s experimental medium (not true fresco) yields soft, sfumato modelling.

• Symbolic order — triangles, threes, and the calm central window echo the theme of divinity.

• Cultural lodestone — the archetype for countless depictions of communal table and betrayal.

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What you’ll see

A long table set parallel to the picture plane; Christ centred, hands open; apostles in four clusters of three, each alive with gesture. Judas leans into shadow, clutching a coin purse and reaching toward the dish; a spilled salt cellar tips the omen. A coffered ceiling and three rear windows drive the perspective, the central window haloing Christ with light.

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A richer historical frame

Painted between 1495 and 1498 for the Dominican refectory in Milan, the work fuses High Renaissance order with Leonardo’s sfumato and psychological insight. His tempera-and-oil on dry plaster—chosen to refine tone—proved fragile, prompting centuries of conservation. Yet the image endures: architecture as stage, time suspended at the pivot of the story.

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Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)

• Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass.

• Preserves delicate tonal transitions with minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, sealed edge-to-edge for durability.

• Wipe-clean surface—perfect for classrooms, studios, and high-traffic spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)

• Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.

• Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)

• Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for long-lived colour and tone.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)

• As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.

• Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

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Size (W × H)

434 × 841 mm (approx. 17.09 × 33.11 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~0.516 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — portrait with side margins

• Framing tips:

  • Classic look: Use an A1 frame with a mat window cut slightly undersize (e.g., ~430 × 837 mm) to overlap edges by 2–3 mm.

  • Contemporary look: Float-mount in an A1 frame; slim side reveals create an elegant vertical presentation.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternate aspect ratios or an added white border).

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Specifications

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Who it’s for

• Art lovers & collectors seeking the High Renaissance at its most human

• Interior stylists looking for a calm, classical centrepiece

• Educators & galleries teaching perspective, composition, and iconography

• Gift-givers marking milestones with an enduring masterpiece

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Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and fidelity of your piece.

Let Leonardo’s balance of order and feeling grace your space—order your fine-art print today.