“The Accidental Masterpiece

Leonardo and the Last Supper”

Ross King has sent this short introduction to his talk.

Kenneth Clark once wrote, that the image of The Last Supper is as readily familiar as the boot shape of Italy on a map. However, the history of how this famous mural came to be painted, how precisely Leonardo painted it, and who he painted it for, are much less well-known. This illustrated lecture recounts how Leonardo received the commission (for whose execution he had little experience and even less inclination) from Lodovico Sforza, the Duke of Milan, and how he went about creating his masterpiece through an experimental new style. While the mural is burdened with many myths – most of which have no basis in fact – the true story of its execution is even more remarkable and interesting.

Who is Ross King?

Ross King is the bestselling author of books on Italian, French and Canadian art and history. 

View his website by clicking HERE

In tandem with his writing, Ross is an active fundraiser for the arts and a passionate lecturer and tour guide. He serves on the Council of Academic Advisors for Friends of Florence (FoF), the fundraising charity. He has lectured in many American museums, including at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Frick Collection, and the National Gallery.

We are grateful to Princethorpe College for their support of this lecture.

Price per ticket: £15 per person

The organiser of this event is Sandra Clowes email sandra@artfriendswarks.uk

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