[Copy of the head of Christ from Leonardo da Vinci's “The Last Supper”] 1857 - 1861

Léon Gérard’s 1857-1861 “Copy of the head of Christ from Leonardo da Vinci's “The Last Supper”” is a striking example of a photo-realistic representation of Leonardo da Vinci's seminal work. This particular image is a photographic copy of a section of the original fresco, "The Last Supper," which is considered one of the masterpieces of Renaissance art. The artist captures the detail and emotion of the original, creating a powerful and moving image. Gérard's photograph, a testament to the enduring power of art, is now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The artwork is an important example of the use of photography in art, showcasing the technical skill of the artist and the beauty of the original.