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The Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan and the Cenacolo are magnificent places where you can find works of art of inestimable value.
In fact, in the cenacolo Leonardo da Vinci immerses visitors in the realism of the Last Supper.
Entering the adjacent Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie is like stepping into peace and beauty.
Commissioned by Ludovico il Moro for himself and his family, it is an example of Lombard Gothic where beauty and elegance coexist, and it is unique of its kind.
In fact, after just a few steps, it is possible to perceive an immense sense of beauty and elegance typical of the architectural period. Both this sanctuary and the Duomo of Milan. belong to the same period.
In 1494 Leonardo Da Vinci received an important commission from Ludovico il Moro, who had chosen the Dominican church of Santa Maria delle Grazie as the place of the Sforza family.
The Duke of Milan had financed major renovation and beautification works of the entire complex.
In fact, Bramante had just finished working on it when it was decided to begin decorating the refectory.
For this purpose, a traditional decoration was chosen on the smaller walls, one depicting the Crucifixion and the other the Last Supper.
The Last Supper was commissioned to Leonardo da Vinci, who did not like the fresco technique, whose speed of execution was incompatible with his method, made of continuous reconsiderations, additions, and small modifications.
He therefore chose to paint on the wall as he painted on panel.
This technique allowed Leonardo to create fantastic chromatic effects and to give particular richness to the painting, with a series of small brushstrokes.
