Salvator Mundi And The Last Supper

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Art is renowned and celebrated around the world for being an outlet for expression, whether negative or positive or even comical. However, the most symbolic pieces of art are those that reside in Italy’s famous museums, dedicated to preserving the estimable works of art. Amongst other inspiring artists, my two favorite artists are Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo with their capturing of biblical figures and events. Although known for a myriad of creations, Leonardo Da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi and The Last Supper are iconic pieces of art, recognized around the world for their biblical allusions. Salvator Mundi is a depiction of Christ, who holds a crystal ball, which represents the earth, in one hand and blesses the beholder with the other. …show more content…

Crafted between 1501, to 1504, The Statue of David Agostino di Duccio and Antonio Rosselli were the first two artists asked to build the 14 ft David; however, Michelangelo, of course, accepted the challenge, despite many claiming the marble block contained “too many imperfections”, which could ultimately destroy the sculpture. In the end, Michelangelo created one of the most remarkable biblical statues ever known to man. Although the story David is a famous one, Michelangelo built the statue to show David’s contemplation, cleverness and alertness before his battle with the champion of the Philistines. Goliath challenged the Israelites to bring about a champion of their own. With only his faith in God leading him, a sling, a few rocks, he succeeds in beating Goliath, who wore armor. Another one of Michelangelo’s famous biblical depictions is God’s creation of Adam. Beautiful in its human anatomy, like all of Michelangelo’s masterpieces, every figure present in the fresco painting is perfectly scaled. The warm hues and shades that give excellent quality to such a picturesque and significant event in the Bible and religion all around the world. Michelangelo’s biblical references and representations are simply superlative. Such splendid illustrations of biblical events and figures are precious and depicted by only the best— Leonardo

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