Great Art Explained: The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2024

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  • @GreatArtExplained
    @GreatArtExplained  10 часов назад +90

    Sorry for the delay - this one was a lot of research! Please like and leave a comment as it helps promote the channel - I appreciate your support - best, James

    • @GreatArtExplained
      @GreatArtExplained  10 часов назад +4

      Ps - I'll get the subtitles up tomorrow if you use them.

    • @LucyAyler
      @LucyAyler 10 часов назад +5

      Quality over Quantity, man. Don’t worry about it!

    • @venaced
      @venaced 9 часов назад +3

      I'm so proud of your channel's growth. I commented on your 1 hour Hieronymus Bosch explanation about 3 years ago when your channel was still growing. I said that I hope that your channel gets the attention it deserves. I knew you'd succeed, there is no other channel like yours. I often watch your old videos to remind me of not only your interpretation of the paintings but information about the painter also. Thanks for all of your hard work. It is appreciated by this subscriber. 👍

    • @GreatArtExplained
      @GreatArtExplained  8 часов назад +2

      @@venaced thanks for sticking with me!!

    • @Hypagon
      @Hypagon 7 часов назад +1

      I'm so mad this doesn't have at least a few hundred thousand views yet

  • @zakolache4490
    @zakolache4490 10 часов назад +102

    I cannot say how much these videos are appreciated, so many history channels cover the broader picture themes, wars, economics, sciences.. but the arts are an equal part of human experience & history that deserve the quality you always present them in! Always looking forward to the next

  • @maxlesser8349
    @maxlesser8349 9 часов назад +48

    Thank you for doing these! My wife is an art teacher, and I watch these videos so I can talk to her about her work.

  • @garmtpug
    @garmtpug 7 часов назад +20

    I love how this video highlights da Vinci's extreme intelligence and originality! As well as explaining each character in the painting and how their positions fit into da Vinci's view of the story he was portraying. Very, very interesting!

  • @josephkellard6432
    @josephkellard6432 5 часов назад +8

    I’ve seen the Last Supper in person, and at this point I’ve probably read close to three dozen books about da Vinci, including one specifically about this mural. Still, your video managed to teach me some new things. Thank you.

  • @disciplineistheroadtofreedom
    @disciplineistheroadtofreedom 9 часов назад +12

    Another brilliant documentary, thoroughly fascinating and informative.
    Thank you so much for putting this together. Great work!

  • @HarryandMathilde
    @HarryandMathilde 9 часов назад +12

    James , This was just brilliant. I thoroughly enjoyed every second.
    Thank you for all of the research you've done putting this together.
    I will watch it again tomorrow. And probably another 3 or 4 times after that.

  • @KHMissy
    @KHMissy 8 часов назад +14

    This is the best essay video about the Last Supper that I've seen.. you not only covered its concept and method it was done but also the context in how it was made.. the meticulous thought and detail of the composition, mastery of light and perspective, the alignment of art and mathematics.. utterly beautiful! I wish I had an art history professor like you when we were learning about these great pieces.

  • @SarastistheSerpent
    @SarastistheSerpent 8 часов назад +9

    Another amazing video! I’ve always been particularly fond of the way Leonardo portrayed the Apostle John as an androgynous youth. A lot of people mistake him for a woman.

  • @b.sylphaen
    @b.sylphaen 9 часов назад +6

    I visited Milano and saw The Last Supper earlier this year. It's striking by its size and magnificency, but I must say, the tour guides are not even half as good as you, James. Yes, they only have fifteen minutes, you're not allowed to stay in the refactory for longer than that, but still, nothing compares to your channel. Thank you so much for your work.

    • @GreatArtExplained
      @GreatArtExplained  9 часов назад +2

      Couldn't agree more! I went last year and our guide was awful - still enjoyed seeing it though - and gave my own guided tour to my friend!

  • @MrObliging
    @MrObliging 9 часов назад +10

    I'm really excited about this. You actually make me more interested in art, which school never managed to spark in me because we never learned how to properly read a picture.

  • @pociesznykamel
    @pociesznykamel 10 часов назад +8

    What an incredible timing... I saw this masterpiece literally couple of hours ago!

  • @thomasjegor9272
    @thomasjegor9272 8 часов назад +9

    Would gladly wait for this kind of quality

    • @GreatArtExplained
      @GreatArtExplained  8 часов назад

      Thanks - longer than usual but I’m pleased with how it turned out

    • @kibibishaw1194
      @kibibishaw1194 6 часов назад

      @@thomasjegor9272 Agreed! 🫶🏽🙌🏽✨💖

  • @monsieurpikel6841
    @monsieurpikel6841 9 часов назад +4

    I've been waiting for this for years! Thank you!

  • @themustar601
    @themustar601 9 часов назад +4

    Oh, The Last Supper! I knew you would do this eventually, I’ve been looking forward to this moment for a long time ❤

    • @GreatArtExplained
      @GreatArtExplained  9 часов назад +1

      Hope you enjoyed it!

    • @themustar601
      @themustar601 8 часов назад +1

      Very much so, thank you! I loved my art history classes in college (Fine Arts degree). Your videos always teach me something new and have the same satisfying tone, that studious classroom slideshow lecture feel. No loud RUclipsr antics, pop up graphics, disrespectful jokes, exaggerated faces or tourists milling around in the background. I get to focus on what you’re teaching about the art, and I’m always so proud of you for all the work I can see you put into this for us. This was very good.

  • @12thDecember
    @12thDecember 6 часов назад +2

    Our lives are enriched by your brilliant presentations, James. This one was spectacular. ♥

  • @kingofcurrywurst5287
    @kingofcurrywurst5287 6 часов назад +3

    love all your videos, especially this one. i cant remember when was the last time i watched a 36 min lecture in awe, with no distracting thought in my mind. It was captivating from start to finish, equally entertaining and educational. Thank you!

  • @sebastian122
    @sebastian122 9 часов назад +5

    Welcome back. Totally worth the wait!

  • @lukaswillstorfer7386
    @lukaswillstorfer7386 7 часов назад +4

    I barely like or comment videos, but your videos deserves it. Keep up the great work!

  • @walthitchcock
    @walthitchcock 8 часов назад +4

    I love watching your videos. Both on art and books. It helps give me more insight into what I’ve already experienced.
    Awesome work.

  • @jenniferw392
    @jenniferw392 5 часов назад +2

    You never fail to make me see art with new eyes! Thank you for sharing your passion and knowledge through your videos!

  • @NastaranDavar
    @NastaranDavar 8 часов назад +3

    I love your videos. It's the education any person interested in art needs. The depth of knowledge and research behind it is amazing.

  • @ronniea.4830
    @ronniea.4830 8 часов назад +3

    Thank you, yet again, another valued history/art history lesson.

  • @taniaushinkina6879
    @taniaushinkina6879 9 часов назад +4

    As always immaculate work 😊
    Thank you ❤

  • @Semapho0ore
    @Semapho0ore 9 часов назад +6

    An outstanding video sir. Thank you.

  • @dianexiuleiwat5715
    @dianexiuleiwat5715 9 часов назад +4

    bravo, so well done. perfect. i loved learning from this beautifully crafted video. thank you

  • @mvd9
    @mvd9 8 часов назад +2

    You provide an uplifting explanation of this great work of art. Thank you.

  • @Nozes..
    @Nozes.. 7 часов назад +1

    These videos are works of art themselves.
    Thank you James.
    Whishing you and your loved ones a great Christmas.

  • @egonkl3in212
    @egonkl3in212 8 часов назад +2

    Leonardo da Vinci is my favourite artist!! Thank you for this great video!!❤

  • @plakor6133
    @plakor6133 3 часа назад

    I saw the Last Supper in Milan, in 1968, when I was 16 yrs old. The painting was alive. The moment it depicted was perfectly discernable. I will never forget the impact of being in the same room with it. And I am not at all religious. Thank you for a superb and thoughtful analysis of this masterpiece.

  • @neynahnehnah1485
    @neynahnehnah1485 8 часов назад +2

    I got this on my wall...crooked in the frame...such a nice torture!😅
    You have no idea how much I have been telling people about your channels.
    I truly appreciate you and your work.❤

  • @hl4292
    @hl4292 8 часов назад +3

    I love your videos. Thank you so much for all the work you put in them.

  • @whyamilikethis1998
    @whyamilikethis1998 7 часов назад +2

    This was wonderful, thank you James!

  • @feildpres
    @feildpres 8 часов назад +3

    Another brilliant work, I really do love this channel

  • @siobhanyoung4196
    @siobhanyoung4196 9 часов назад +3

    Superb...as always. Thanks james.

  • @daddythomas1389
    @daddythomas1389 6 часов назад +1

    This was a facinating video to watch!! Extremely well researched and brilliantly done!! I have learned so much, thanks to your painstaking work!!
    Truly appreciated!!

  • @atsuipathos
    @atsuipathos 9 часов назад +3

    brilliant video, as always! thank you for your work, your channel is a blessing

  • @neynahnehnah1485
    @neynahnehnah1485 8 часов назад +2

    Man,.... I do plant care and nails. I keep your videos playing to keep in touch with the art world.❤

  • @a-8007
    @a-8007 9 часов назад +4

    As usual, great work

  • @johnjoeflanagan
    @johnjoeflanagan 7 часов назад +2

    You have put a lot of work into this, thank you.

  • @furstfemme
    @furstfemme 8 часов назад +3

    Love your videos ❤

  • @RichardHannay
    @RichardHannay 3 часа назад

    This is the best dissection of the Last Supper. I never noticed things until it was laid out clearly in this video. Stupendous job!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @wichbe
    @wichbe 7 часов назад +1

    hands off the best channel on youtube. thank you james!

  • @propheticxsar
    @propheticxsar Час назад

    Thank you so much for your content, James. My husband and I look forward to your videos and truly savor them. Your channel is the absolute paragon of RUclips in my opinion and this video exemplifies it!

  • @mastahxgraffiti5825
    @mastahxgraffiti5825 3 часа назад

    My sister (an artist) and I look forward to all your videos! Thank you for all your hard work :)

  • @shokai_
    @shokai_ 10 часов назад +4

    Its been a while. Thank you.

  • @alexliberti9679
    @alexliberti9679 9 часов назад +2

    So excited you’re doing the last supper

  • @elichaitman3294
    @elichaitman3294 6 часов назад

    This channel is one of the crowning jewels of RUclips

  • @jelejacques
    @jelejacques 9 часов назад +3

    Great work againg.
    Thank you!

  • @kibibishaw1194
    @kibibishaw1194 9 часов назад +4

    My favorite artist and RUclips artist combined! I’m SUPER excited to view this one! THANKS, JAMES!

    • @GreatArtExplained
      @GreatArtExplained  9 часов назад +1

      Thanks for your continued support - it’s appreciated!!

    • @kibibishaw1194
      @kibibishaw1194 6 часов назад

      @@GreatArtExplained always! 💖✨🫶🏽

  • @BrandonsOutside
    @BrandonsOutside 7 часов назад +2

    As always, a great, informative video. Thank-you. I wish you had a channel for every art medium. LOL.

  • @yvonneferguson8575
    @yvonneferguson8575 4 часа назад

    So glad I saw this. This video extends this painting to a whole new world. From a casual glance, nice painting, to a completely different stratosphere of enjoyment and wonder.
    In other words you have blown my mind Sir.

  • @Unknown-zy6iy
    @Unknown-zy6iy 8 часов назад +1

    Gave been hooked to your channel after a video on Yayoi Kusama.
    Can't say how much joy it gives me to see the notification of your new RUclips videos.
    Thank you for your works, James ☺️

  • @haidaralhaibi4416
    @haidaralhaibi4416 10 часов назад +3

    Many thanks❤️ for sharing

  • @Coby_Got
    @Coby_Got 10 часов назад +5

    When I was a little child I saw this and thought, “oh, who’s that lady?”.

  • @spencerirish4783
    @spencerirish4783 3 часа назад

    Hugely look forward to each and every one of these!!

  • @tori.t.18
    @tori.t.18 Час назад

    Thank you for your painstakingly meticulous research into creating this visually and verbally brilliant masterpiece. Immensely informative and thorough as ever. ❤

  • @knightfall7241
    @knightfall7241 9 часов назад +3

    Great Video!

  • @gabrielkasor
    @gabrielkasor 2 часа назад

    your dedication to this- is beyond tremendous, thank you my friend i’m in awe!

  • @SuperMario64nation
    @SuperMario64nation 10 часов назад +2

    Best channel on RUclips!!

  • @iuriribeiro6804
    @iuriribeiro6804 8 часов назад +1

    Of course being there, in loco, must be an intense experience. But you James, give us all the background. This is so important as to be there personally, I would say.

  • @nicolasdaigle6816
    @nicolasdaigle6816 4 часа назад

    Great as usual. I hope on these as soon as I see them. I enjoyed art before, as anyone, but you've sparked a much deeper appreciation for it all. I thank you for that.

  • @VincentLyon
    @VincentLyon 6 часов назад

    What a happy moment. To share a beautiful and educational video in quiet calm on the couch with my wife at the start of our holiday. Thank you for this gift. Merry Christmas.

  • @Tymbus
    @Tymbus 7 часов назад +1

    Fascinating. An interesting account of an iconic painting. It is shocking to learn how quickly it deteriorated. I would have enjoyed more discussion and examples of the 20th century restoration.

  • @Beryllahawk
    @Beryllahawk 9 часов назад +3

    Beautiful

  • @DrgnSpawn
    @DrgnSpawn 5 часов назад

    Thank you for wonderful year of Great Art Explained!

  • @prairie2gem
    @prairie2gem 4 часа назад

    My favorite so far, thank you for covering this masterpiece. I also liked the sparse use of background music...allowed me to focus on your well thought narration. Much appreciate your work!

  • @storytimewithunclekumaran5004
    @storytimewithunclekumaran5004 7 часов назад +1

    How are you going to so casually drop a gem like the genesis of the Mona Lisa in the last 5 seconds of the video so casually ??? Great video.

    • @GreatArtExplained
      @GreatArtExplained  7 часов назад +2

      She’s more than covered in my Mona Lisa full length video!

  • @MoritzArndt-ok1ti
    @MoritzArndt-ok1ti 4 часа назад

    I feel like I learn so much from these. Thank you very much for all the effort you put in your videos.

  • @im7034
    @im7034 9 часов назад +2

    Love your work! Thank you!

  • @markmerrell176
    @markmerrell176 7 часов назад +1

    Another fantastic explanation of a great work of art

  • @nataliem6938
    @nataliem6938 6 часов назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @creativepath6804
    @creativepath6804 8 часов назад +2

    @9:11 such an interesting painting

  • @HRM.H
    @HRM.H 10 часов назад +2

    Cant wait to watch this one!!

  • @lf3541
    @lf3541 4 часа назад

    Beautifully done, as always. Wishing you a healthy and happy holiday, James. And thank you!

  • @BrooksSeveer
    @BrooksSeveer 4 часа назад

    This is such a wonderful analysis. Thank you so much!

  • @GabrielJorge-ny5ri
    @GabrielJorge-ny5ri 4 часа назад

    Amazing work as always! Your videos always make me see life in a completely different way

  • @SeanRainer
    @SeanRainer 12 минут назад

    I learned more about this painting in this 36 mins than I would have thought possible 37 mins ago

  • @MsMsMinnie
    @MsMsMinnie 36 минут назад

    I feel so lucky having been able to see it in person.

  • @firatmaradona
    @firatmaradona 4 часа назад

    Again another masterpiece of explanation of art!

  • @aroshaweerakkody3891
    @aroshaweerakkody3891 8 часов назад +3

    Wow❤

  • @kathyjohnson2043
    @kathyjohnson2043 5 часов назад

    I was hoping for a famous Christmas/Epiphany work, but this is a wonderful gift as well

  • @thdiniz
    @thdiniz 9 часов назад +2

    Love it 🔥

  • @simonkempe1212
    @simonkempe1212 7 часов назад +1

    Wonderful video, as always. Now it's only fair that you tackle the last judgement

  • @HinoxKayani
    @HinoxKayani 5 часов назад

    I luv art, I luv Da vinci, and I ❤ you my great friend

  • @---l---
    @---l--- 4 часа назад

    Such incredible research and work goes into this channel.

  • @obsidiantain
    @obsidiantain Час назад

    Thank you, James!

  • @hazenmayo4160
    @hazenmayo4160 4 часа назад

    Awesome. Beautifully done.

  • @bookoffholicbookwart5945
    @bookoffholicbookwart5945 2 часа назад

    My Sunday is made so much better

  • @emilystanfield721
    @emilystanfield721 10 часов назад +2

    Downloading for my flight tomorrow!

  • @LaBabushca
    @LaBabushca 7 часов назад +1

    you make da Vinci so human, i can imagine him complaining about having to paint when he can be making war machines. i wonder if he refused to paint the wall as a proper fresco in an act of defiance? Thank you for the wonderfully informative video!

  • @g0d5m15t4k3
    @g0d5m15t4k3 5 часов назад

    Thank you so much for a detailed explanation of this artwork. I literally never knew this was a fresco. 😅 And many other facts.

  • @LordKaftan
    @LordKaftan 10 часов назад +2

    As usual - comment for algorithm.
    And, as usual, great work❤

  • @bigredlittlered2476
    @bigredlittlered2476 55 минут назад

    Thank you James

  • @alexw2394
    @alexw2394 8 часов назад +2

    another banger

  • @jimmyzbike
    @jimmyzbike 7 часов назад +1

    although the subject matter in this painting has always been meh to me, it is an amazing creation. I love the influence this painting has had on pop culture more than I love the painting. thanks for your deep dive.

  • @rbpompeu1
    @rbpompeu1 4 часа назад

    Amazing! Thank you!

  • @Pat_KraPao
    @Pat_KraPao 5 часов назад

    That Leonardo really knew what he was doing!

  • @brianrose85
    @brianrose85 3 часа назад

    19:21 - Castagno's Last Supper being the first recorded depiction of looking at your phone during family dinner.

  • @perniciouspete4986
    @perniciouspete4986 7 часов назад +1

    Excellent!