Ironically, although there are serious concerns that the ceremony was a clear instance of blasphemy, it may end up sparking renewed interest in the Renaissance artwork — and the sacrament it depicts. Google searches for da Vinci’s The Last Supper have skyrocketed in the past few days.
With so much interest in the work of art, it’s worth reconsidering what exactly it depicts — and how contemplating it can help all of us grow in Eucharistic devotion. Here are five spiritually significant features of da Vinci’s The Last Supper.
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