There has been a great deal of speculation about the symbolism in da Vinci’s The Last Supper. What is NOT one of the well-known claims about the symbolism in this painting?

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Some claim the person to the right of Jesus is Mary Magdalene.

Some claim the person to the right of Jesus is Mary Magdalene.

Some claim the painting contains an image of the Holy Grail.

Some claim the painting contains an image of the Holy Grail.

Some claim that it contains information about the end of the world.

Some claim that it contains information about the end of the world.

Some claim that da Vinci painted his own image as Christ.

Answer 1

The claim that is NOT one of the well-known claims about the symbolism in da Vinci’s The Last Supper is:

Some claim that da Vinci painted his own image as Christ.

While there are many interpretations and theories regarding the symbolism in The Last Supper, the specific claim that da Vinci painted his own image as Christ is less commonly discussed compared to the other claims listed.