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Over 113,233 people worldwide recreate Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’ in a photo mosaic

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Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most well-known artists of the Italian Renaissance. One of his most famous works is The Last Supper, a depiction of the final meal between Jesus Christ and his disciples before he was crucified.

Da Vinci painted the masterpiece from 1494 to the beginning of 1498. He made over 30 versions of the work before completing the final version.

His life is the subject of a new film, Da Vinci, from writer and producer Harrison Powell. As part of the film’s efforts to connect with fans, Powell is helping create a 1-million-person photo mosaic of the artist’s The Last Supper.

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“The response has been incredibly encouraging. So far, more than 113,233 people across 141 countries have joined, with over 17,203 coming through people sharing it with their friends and family,” Powell told Upworthy. “People continue to........

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