The Last Supper's Missing Piece - Apparently.
Leonardo da Vinci's iconic painting, The Last Supper, is missing a crucial detail that was only rediscovered in 2015. The artist's original sketch, created in 1495, shows Judas Iscariot reaching for a plate on the floor, not his bread as commonly depicted. This detail was lost in a 1652 restoration and remained unknown until a team of researchers analyzed the painting's UV reflectance to reveal the original design. This fascinating discovery has provided a new understanding of Da Vinci's intentions and artistic techniques.