Plautilla Nelli’s 'Last Supper'
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More than 450 years ago, an Italian nun became the first woman to paint the iconic subject.

📜 Large (approx. 6.5 x 25 ft) oil painting by Italian Renaissance artist Plautilla Nelli.
🔍 First-known depiction of the Last Supper by a woman worldwide, created around 1568.

Why Go

🖼️ See a monumental Renaissance painting by a female artist
⏳ Discover a work hidden for centuries, recently restored and displayed
📍 Located in the historic Santa Maria Novella museum in Florence
🎨 Witness a unique artistic achievement by a self-taught nun

Tips

🎟️ Buy tickets online or in-person for the entire Santa Maria Novella complex.

Cost

💰 Ticket required for Santa Maria Novella complex.

Hours

🕒 Daily, hours vary by season; limited hours on Sundays and religious holidays.

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