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Da Vinci was
adding finishing touches to his masterpiece The Last Supper. He requested one
of his friends to review his work. After looking at the painting, the friend
replied, “Marvelous! This painting is simply magnificent. Surely, it will
immortalize you. Do you know the best part of this painting? It is the chalice
in Christ’s hand. I have seen many depictions of the Holy Grail but none so
striking or beautiful than this. The Grail just takes my breath away. It is so
glorious! So perfect! It takes your painting to a new level.”
On hearing
his friend’s remark, the smile faded from Da Vinci’s lips. His face hardened.
He took his paint brush and with great care replaced the magnificent Grail with
an ordinary cup. His friend was stunned.
“What have
you done, Leonardo? Why did you erase the centerpiece of this painting?”
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Da Vinci
smiled. He replied, “I did not erase the centerpiece of my painting. I just
erased what was blocking your view. This is the painting of The Last Supper.
There is only one centerpiece in it. Jesus Christ. This is the moment of his
glory. The Holy Grail was beautiful. But it is not greater than its master. If
it misleads your eyes, then it is better that I remove it from my painting.”
The friend
looked at the painting once again. His eyes were now open. He could see the
Lord in his glory. A smile blossomed in his lips.
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