The Last Supper
Leonardo da Vinci1498Tempera on gesso
Leonardo's monumental mural captures the moment Christ announces that one of the apostles will betray him. The color-coded apostles — each group in related hues — create a visual system that identifies character through palette.
Color Mood
Theatrically symbolic. Leonardo uses color to identify and differentiate — Christ in red and blue at the center, apostles in complementary groupings. Color as narrative architecture.
Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan
Primary Colors
The dominant colors that define the overall mood and atmosphere of the work.
Secondary Colors
Supporting colors that add depth, contrast, and visual interest.
Tertiary Colors
Accent and detail colors that complete the composition.
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