Leonardo vs. Raphael

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This paper examines how the two renowned paintings Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" and Raphael Santi's "Expulsion of Heliodorus," both illustrate the magnificence of two especially dissimilar, yet very alike paintings. It attempts to show how, although they were created about fifteen years apart, with different types of medium and on two different biblical applications, these paintings are still very similar and are both great examples of Renaissance artwork.

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"The well-known Leonardo da Vinci's painting of "The Last Supper" was created unlike the other paintings; this was painted with oil on tempra on an extended wall. "The Last Supper" was not painted with fresco, because da Vinci wanted to be able to go back and refine each detailed section of his mural. According to Alberti, "The highest challenge that the painter can face is the type of picture called an 'istoria' - literally meaning a 'story,' a composition with human figures, ideally, a narrative" (Williams, 57). With this heightened drama scene, a more realistic outlook is given to the audience, highlighting the importance of this painting, which depicts the very moment that Jesus Christ reveals that one of his disciples will betray him."

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