意大利画家文西
Italian painter Vinci
在十五世纪的时候，出了一个鼎鼎有名的大画家，他的名字叫文西。他是意大利人，出身于农家。童年时代就在祖父的田庄里度过，乡村风景秀丽。文西从小就受了大自然的陶冶，有空的时候，就喜欢作风景画。
当时有一个名画家叫威洛几珂，他在文西居住的乡村里用了一个画室。他收容的弟子要具有相当的天才的。文西的父亲为了要知道儿子绘画的本领究竟怎样，所以要求威洛几珂收容文西做弟子。
威洛几珂见了文西的描绘，大为称赞，立刻答应收为弟子。年轻的文西在威洛几珂的教导之下，加以经常在一些有雕刻艺术的建筑物中受陶冶绘画的成绩进步得非常迅速。不久文西就成为一个有些的画家。
由于文西个性善良，同情心很重，他不但怜悯穷苦的人，对于动物也如此。看见别人的鸟关在笼子里，他就设法买回来，打开笼子把鸟放出去。
文西不但对绘画有浓厚的兴趣，而且对科学方面，特别是桥梁、水利和飞行的研究，十分热衷，科学上滑翔原理，就是他发现的。除了美术、科学外，他对音乐也有特长，他会拉七弦琴。当时米兰公爵聘他为宫中画师，受到许多人的赞美。他还替宫廷里的人完成一些画像。
在文西一生的作品中，最有名的是“最后的晚餐”那幅画了，在画中他用了生动的笔调，描绘出耶稣是前最后的一个黄昏，在耶路撒冷的一栋楼房中，有一张长方桌，耶稣坐在当中，两边有十二位使徒，他们举行了逾越节的仪式。耶稣切面包给他们，然后又一一斟了酒，耶稣的脸容慈祥而庄严，最后的夕阳透过窗户投射在耶稣的周围，耶稣对大家说：“你们中间会有人出卖我。”
出卖耶稣的叛徒犹大陷于恐慌中战栗而不安，其他门徒正在为耶稣的不幸而悲哀，使徒多马从背后翘起手指警告犹大。
这是一幅十分感人的图画，结构严密，画面美丽，含义深刻。文西为了这幅画，由构思搜集材料到画成时为止，一共花费了廿年的时间，这真是一张不朽之作。
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During the 15th century, there was a renowned painter whose name was Vinci. He was an Italian, born into a farming family. He spent his childhood in his grandfather's countryside estate, surrounded by beautiful rural landscapes. From a young age, Vinci was influenced by nature and often enjoyed painting scenic views.
At that time, there was a famous painter named Wilogico, who had a studio in the village where Vinci lived. He only accepted students who showed significant talent. Vinci's father wanted to understand his son's painting abilities, so he asked Wilogico to take Vinci as his apprentice.
Upon seeing Vinci's artwork, Wilogico was greatly impressed and immediately agreed to take him as a student. Under Wilogico's guidance, the young Vinci made rapid progress in his painting skills, particularly in the depiction of architectural elements with sculpture. Before long, Vinci became a recognized painter in his own right.
Vinci had a kind and compassionate nature, not only sympathizing with the poor but also showing care for animals. When he saw birds kept in cages, he would buy them and set them free.
Besides his strong interest in painting, Vinci was passionate about scientific pursuits, especially the study of bridges, waterways, and flight. He even made discoveries in the principles of gliding flight. In addition to art and science, he had a talent for music and could play the seven-stringed lyre. He was hired as a court painter by the Duke of Milan, receiving praise from many.
Among Vinci's lifetime works, the most famous is his painting "The Last Supper." In this painting, he used vivid strokes to depict Jesus during the last supper on the evening before his crucifixion. At a rectangular table in a building in Jerusalem, Jesus sat in the center with twelve disciples on either side, partaking in the Passover meal. Jesus broke bread and poured wine for them, his face gentle and solemn. The setting sun shone through the window, casting a light around Jesus. He said to everyone, "One of you will betray me."
Judas, the betrayer, was filled with fear and anxiety, while the other disciples mourned Jesus's fate. Thomas raised his finger from behind, warning Judas.
This is a deeply moving painting, with a well-structured composition, beautiful imagery, and profound meaning. Vinci spent twenty years from concept to completion, making it an enduring masterpiece.