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In Milan, Italy, after 22 years of restoration work, Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece The Last Supper is put back on display.
Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper was unveiled after 22 years of painstaking restoration work in Milan.
On May 28, 1999, Leonardo da Vinci's iconic mural The Last Supper reopened to the public in the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan. The restoration project, begun in 1978, aimed to stabilize the fragile tempera and oil painting on plaster. Experts painstakingly removed centuries of grime, overpainting, and water damage using innovative conservation techniques. Visitors once again admired the vibrant colors and intricate details that had been hidden for generations. The reopening marked a triumph of art preservation and international cooperation among historians, scientists, and restorers. The Last Supper continues to draw thousands of visitors each year, standing as a testament to Renaissance mastery. The project set new standards for large-scale fresco restoration worldwide.
1999
Milan
Leonardo da Vinci
The Last Supper