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Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper brightens the monk’s dining room at Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy.
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Ready for a close-up: Photographers use special equipment to capture every millimeter of the masterpiece without damaging fragile paint.
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Lifelike details, as seen in this glass of wine and an orange wedge reflecting in a plate, show Leonardo’s labor.
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The ironed folds and shadows of this tablecloth are worth zooming in on in the digital version of Leonardo’s Last Supper.
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An extreme close-up shows real gold leaf on the hem of Judas’ garment.
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Judas’ cuff, as seen from further out, with the bag of money.
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Room with a view: A church bell tower as seen from the window behind Jesus in Leonardo’s Last Supper.
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The church is barely discernible from a distance.
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Father Stefano Rabacchi, prior of the monastery, ushers in the digital era at a press conference in the Santa Maria delle Grazie sacristy.
