Not many people living in Vicenza know that “The Supper of St Gregory the Great” (1572), masterpiece of Paolo Caliari known as Paolo Veronese, is hanging on the rear wall of the ancient refectory of the Church of Monte Berico.
It’s a big oil painting on canvas measuring 8,78 x 4,44 meters.
The painting—now restored—bears the signs of breakage. On June 10, 1848 the painting was cut into 32 pieces by Austrian soldiers, in the context of the Italian First War of Independence.
On 2014—facing the original opera, in the opposite wall—the video artist from Vicenza Roberto Dal Bosco has projected his video tribute to this masterpiece, its shapes, and its story of hope and salvation. Dal Bosco has digitally reproduced the entire artwork at a very high resolution and recreated virtually the space of the painting. Then, using computer graphics to animate the work of art.
His installation has also been on display for almost one year in Utah at “The Leonardo”, with 230.000 visitors.
“The Supper of St Gregory the Great” can be seen every day with free access.
Visiting hours are from 9 am to 12 pm and from 3 pm to 5 pm.
Facing the Church of Monte Berico from the parking lot the refectory entrance is on the right side of the building. Bring some Euro coins because the room lights and the audio guide both work just with coins.
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