Sources- http://www.leonardodavinci.net/# http://www.leonardodavinci.net/the-annunciation.jsp http://www.leonardodavinci.net/the-last-supper.jsp http://www.leonardodavinci.net/the-mona-lisa.jsp One of Renaissance’s greatest contributors was Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo was a true genius whose visionary works continue to be the subject of great admiration and contemplation. One his more notable works, perhaps even the most recognized painting in the world, is his masterpiece Mona Lisa. Another famous work of art from Leonardo da Vinci is The Last Supper. In addition, The Annunciation is classified as one of Leonadaro’s most intriguing paintings. These paintings are synonymous with the Renaissance period. Each displays key characteristics that
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Leonardo da Vinci, like most of his contemporaries, believed the human body was one of God’s greatest creations and thus could pay service to Him by utilizing it as subject matter. The visual elements of this work are deceivingly complex. Leonardo concentrated tremendous effort in the painting of Mona Lisa, herself. She appears astonishing life like, with realism that, at this time was decidedly unprecedented. From her identifiable brown irises, the visible cuticle and nail beds, to the slightly wave strands of hair, the details imbedded in the work never cease to amaze viewers. The background offers multiple mountain ranges and water canals, which vary in size and act as an exemplary example to the chiaroscuro …show more content…
In this work, he overtly glorifies Christ through the personification on him and his disciples at the last supper. In contrast to the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper has a broader color range and enjoys bolder, brighter colors. Similarly to the Mona Lisa, Leonardo employs the chiaroscuro technique. Jesus and his disciples appear to be placed at the front of a room, with large windows seemingly feet behind them. Due to the physical aging of the painting, it can be difficult to identify certain details. However, viewers can still discern dimension, the figure shape of the people in their robes and sashes, and food items on the white clothed
Leonardo da Vinci, like most of his contemporaries, believed the human body was one of God’s greatest creations and thus could pay service to Him by utilizing it as subject matter. The visual elements of this work are deceivingly complex. Leonardo concentrated tremendous effort in the painting of Mona Lisa, herself. She appears astonishing life like, with realism that, at this time was decidedly unprecedented. From her identifiable brown irises, the visible cuticle and nail beds, to the slightly wave strands of hair, the details imbedded in the work never cease to amaze viewers. The background offers multiple mountain ranges and water canals, which vary in size and act as an exemplary example to the chiaroscuro …show more content…
In this work, he overtly glorifies Christ through the personification on him and his disciples at the last supper. In contrast to the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper has a broader color range and enjoys bolder, brighter colors. Similarly to the Mona Lisa, Leonardo employs the chiaroscuro technique. Jesus and his disciples appear to be placed at the front of a room, with large windows seemingly feet behind them. Due to the physical aging of the painting, it can be difficult to identify certain details. However, viewers can still discern dimension, the figure shape of the people in their robes and sashes, and food items on the white clothed