--- title: "Tintoretto's The Last Supper Venice Tickets — Milan Tickets and Tours" url: https://tickets.milan.it/it/attrazione/ultima-cena-leonardo description: "Discover Tintoretto's dramatic 'The Last Supper' at Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice. Book your tickets and experience this Venetian masterpiece." lang: it --- The Last Supper: https://tickets.milan.it/it/attrazione/ultima-cena-leonardo Milan Tickets and Tours: https://tickets.milan.it/it Attrazioni: https://tickets.milan.it/it/attrazioni Last Supper: Skip the Line + Guided Tour €220: https://tickets.milan.it/it/esperienza/last-supper-skip-the-line-guided-tour-1109340 Vedi tutte Combo Tickets: https://tickets.milan.it/it/attrazione/ultima-cena-leonardo/combo Last Supper: Skip the Line + Guided Tour €104: https://tickets.milan.it/it/esperienza/last-supper-skip-the-line-guided-tour-1124387 Last Supper: Private Guided Tour €173: https://tickets.milan.it/it/esperienza/last-supper-private-guided-tour-1125003 Vedi tutte Guided Tours: https://tickets.milan.it/it/attrazione/ultima-cena-leonardo/guided-tour PRENOTA ORA ↗: https://www.tiqets.com/en/milan-attractions-c66072/?partner=tickets.milan.it Image: The Last Supper (https://aws-tiqets-cdn.imgix.net/images/content/b22edc57eea748d5ac53b67bbaa221cb.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=288&q=40&w=480) Attrazioni (https://tickets.milan.it/it/attrazioni)The Last Supper # The Last Supper 4.5 (1149 Recensioni) # The Last Supper The Last Supper 4.5 (1149 Recensioni) While Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' in Milan is world-renowned, Venice boasts its own equally powerful and dramatically different interpretation by the prolific Venetian artist, Domenico Tintoretto. Housed within the serene and awe-inspiring Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore, Tintoretto's 'The Last Supper' offers an incredible contrast to its Milanese counterpart. Instead of a static, balanced composition, Tintoretto plunges the viewer into a chaotic, emotionally charged scene. The dynamic interplay of light and shadow, the bustling servants, and the ethereal angels create a visceral experience that truly sets this artwork apart. It's a testament to the Venetian School's emphasis on color, drama, and light. A visit to San Giorgio Maggiore is incomplete without spending time contemplating this colossal painting. Its rich detail and profound narrative will draw you in, revealing new elements with every glance. Prepare to be immersed in the spiritual and artistic brilliance of 16th-century Venice. Combo Tickets 1: https://tickets.milan.it/it/attrazione/ultima-cena-leonardo/combo Guided Tours 2: https://tickets.milan.it/it/attrazione/ultima-cena-leonardo/guided-tour Combo Tickets 4.6 (406) 1h ## Last Supper: Skip the Line + Guided Tour Da €220 Scopri di più https://tickets.milan.it/it/esperienza/last-supper-skip-the-line-guided-tour-1109340 Guided Tours 4.8 (12) 1h Da €104 Scopri di più https://tickets.milan.it/it/esperienza/last-supper-skip-the-line-guided-tour-1124387 Guided Tours 0 (0) 1h 30min ## Last Supper: Private Guided Tour Da €173 Scopri di più https://tickets.milan.it/it/esperienza/last-supper-private-guided-tour-1125003 ## Informazioni pratiche ## FAQ ### Where is Tintoretto's 'The Last Supper' located in Venice? ### Is there an entrance fee to see 'The Last Supper'? ### How does Tintoretto's 'The Last Supper' differ from Leonardo da Vinci's? ### What are the opening hours for San Giorgio Maggiore? ### Can I take photos of 'The Last Supper'? ### How long should I plan for a visit to see the painting? ## What to See The Last Supper ### Christ and the Apostles Focus on the central figures, noticing Christ's luminous halo and the varied, dramatic reactions of each apostle as the bombshell of betrayal is dropped. ### Angelic Figures Observe the ethereal, translucent angels that hover above the scene, created with masterful trompe l'oeil, adding a supernatural dimension to the earthly drama. ### Everyday Details and Servants Don't miss the bustling background characters – servants attending to daily tasks, a dog gnawing on a bone, and a cat, which ground the divine event in a remarkably human setting. ### Use of Light (Chiaroscuro) Pay close attention to Tintoretto's dramatic use of light and shadow, with strong contrasts that highlight key figures and create a palpable sense of movement and depth. ### Diagonal Composition Appreciate the unconventional diagonal perspective that draws the viewer deep into the scene, a signature element of Tintoretto's innovative spatial construction. ### The Grand Scale Step back to fully take in the monumental scale of the painting, which dominates its space and immerses the viewer in its immersive narrative. ## La Storia The story of Tintoretto's 'The Last Supper' begins in the late 16th century, specifically between 1592 and 1594. Commissioned for the Benedictine monks of the Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore, it was one of the master's final and most ambitious works. Tintoretto, whose real name was Jacopo Comin, was known for his incredible speed and dramatic flair, earning him the nickname 'Il Furioso' (The Furious). Unlike the classical restraint favored by High Renaissance artists, Tintoretto embraced the emerging Mannerist style, infusing his religious scenes with intense emotion, distorted perspectives, and a theatrical use of light and shadow. 'The Last Supper' at San Giorgio Maggiore is a prime example of this approach, moving far beyond the symmetrical and formal compositions of earlier Last Supper depictions. Tintoretto's interpretation transformed the solemn biblical meal into a bustling Venetian tavern scene, reflecting contemporary life while elevating the divine. He included numerous everyday details – servants clearing dishes, a cat stalking across the floor, and overflowing fruit baskets – grounding the sacred in the mundane, yet allowing spiritual figures to emerge from the chiaroscuro. A notable curiosity is the painting's unique perspective. Tintoretto deliberately chose a diagonal composition, drawing the viewer's eye deep into the scene rather than presenting it head-on. This innovative technique, combined with the dramatic light emanating from Christ's halo and an oil lamp, creates movement and tension, capturing the moment of revelation and betrayal with unparalleled intensity. The painting remains a cornerstone of Venetian art, representing the culmination of Tintoretto's artistic journey and a powerful statement on the interplay between the divine and the human, forever enshrined within the magnificent architecture of Andrea Palladio's San Giorgio Maggiore. 🎟️ Prenota biglietti per The Last Supper PRENOTA ORA ↗ PRENOTA ORA ↗ (https://www.tiqets.com/en/milan-attractions-c66072/?partner=tickets.milan.it) ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "TouristAttraction", "name": "The Last Supper", "description": "Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper, painted 1495-1498, is housed in the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. 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