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A: I'm really sorry to contradict my predecessor, but the famous fresco "The last supper" is not really a fresco. In fact, that technique implied a great rapidity in the realization of the painting. In this case Leonardo used greasy linen oil and egg based tempera, spread on a double layer of dry plaster. The employ of organic material, with the bad conditions of the place (rich of humidity and saltpetre) determined the bad conservation of the painting. I hope this help!
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