An Olympics Scene.., “For some…the resemblance to da Vinci’s painting was undeniable.
“The idea of the central figure with a halo and a group of followers on either side — it’s so typical of ‘The Last Supper’ iconography that to read it in any other way might be a little foolhardy,” said Sasha Grishin, an art historian and professor emeritus at the Australian National University.” | The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/28/sports/olympics-opening-ceremony-last-supper-paris.html
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