This vintage postcard captures a life-sized wax recreation of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, once displayed at the Sunken Gardens Wax Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Each apostle’s expression, every folded hand, every carefully placed strand of hair tells a story of anticipation, betrayal, and devotion. As the accompanying verse reminds us, “And as they did eat, Jesus said, verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.” You can almost feel the tension of the moment, the weight of faith, and the artistry that brought this sacred scene to life.
Era: Chrome, 1950s
City: Sunken Gardens>
State: Florida
Country: United States of America
Condition: Uncirculated
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait), Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: Avery Color Studios
Printer: Norton Louis Avery
Print Type: Chrome, Anscochrome process
The diorama was part of a larger tradition of life-sized wax recreations that delighted visitors at Sunken Gardens and similar attractions in Florida and beyond, including the Santa Cruz Art League and the Christian Arts Museum in Fort Worth.
