Il restauro tra le macerie nella Milano della ricostruzione. Gli interventi al refettorio con l’Ultima cena di Leonardo e al Chiostro dei morti nel convento di Santa Maria delle Grazie (1943-1948)

Post-World War II reconstruction efforts at the Church and Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper,' revealed complex challenges and controversies. The study highlights significant restoration interventions between 1943 and 1948, following severe damage from Allied bombings that targeted Milan. Archival analysis sheds light on the scale of these efforts, the roles of key stakeholders—including institutional figures and professionals—and the debates they sparked. These challenges mirrored broader issues in post-war reconstruction, including technical difficulties, limitations in heritage preservation, disciplinary ambiguities, political tensions, and personal conflicts. The findings underscore the intricate interplay between conservation needs, historical significance, and socio-political dynamics during a pivotal yet contentious period in Milan's rebuilding.

Pertot, G. (2021). Il restauro tra le macerie nella Milano della ricostruzione. Gli interventi al refettorio con l’Ultima cena di Leonardo e al Chiostro dei morti nel convento di Santa Maria delle Grazie (1943-1948). ACME, V. 73 N. 2 (2020). https://doi.org/10.13130/2282-0035/15694