In the early renaissance and for was a very important city primarily because it served as the major port of the low countries. But things started to change in the early 16th century primarily as a result of the growing tensions between the protestant north and the catholic south which ultimately produced the 80 years war. This is when the Catholic Church looked for every which way to defend the faith in the low countries and founded in this abbey the abbey of total. Now what i think is so interesting is that dutch calvinism rejected all forms of religious imagery paintings sculpture even stained glass it was all torn down and destroyed. I think thats why the abbot of total world decided he should get the biggest painting of christ and his apostles he could find to deter the north and give a boost to the catholic faithful in the south reportedly this painting needs to exists in the small chapel on the grounds of this very calm. Oh my god. There it is again yes look at this the same thing weve been looking for all these weeks. It is magnificent. So the painting was brought to bear and just in that specific moment the abbot of tongue good little. Has asked somebody to look after the beautiful great. Painting religious painting for didnt you abby church he wrote a letter to the abbot that he discussed the last supper of noted she was sold on the 2nd of february in 5845 its the painting was actually presented and sold. A product of lived out of the big painted by leonardo the while it was in those days it was not that important but probably. 90 percent of the painting as a work of. Disciples be opals off of devon chia tell me about this theory of who painted christ and seen just well. You know but i believe. A. D. Who has been restoring for 22 years the original fresco in milan will achieve as she said to this is the work of a group. Of. Pupils disciples of. But she said im convinced that christ is and especially also the apostle of st john that your favorite mother will. I think she has been painted by him said by little none of them yeah. Why is that its here but its a quality the quality of your when you look at painting you see that in john this. Is a very nice its an exceptional quality and very very about i day also made. Some 20 years ago in the. Under dig up austin schedule exact same time christ youre telling me that there are there is an under drawing under all of the apostles yeah except for john and cross that is painted directly on the camera that was that his own stuff. Of the x. Rays that is an astonishing this conference. So we might conclude that even though the apostles may have been painted by his pupils and living perhaps on various celeriac that lay not to himself painted christ and since the most important figures on the on the last supper pretty yeah yeah and a so its they both to painting as a work. Thats fascinating its fascinating it is a beautiful work but is this the painting that pin louis to 12 ordered from leonardo in 1507 and that 100 or so laurie you brought to france and 59. Fortunately the abbey has an extensive archive going back many hundreds of years and here we find in this totally eyewitness account. That 4 sayings of course hunt and jewel it is said that the painting is made after an original painted on a wall that is now a bad past. Where the king of france who conquered milan sold the painting he was very disappointed that he could not take it with him since it was painted a whole wall and so he gave the order to have a copy made and thats the copy that hangs in the choir today so what we have here is an eyewitness document from the 16th century that confirms our theory that louis did 12 ordered a copy of the last supper from Leonardo Da Vinci and the. This painting now hangs on the wall of this beautiful abbey in belgium. But then the plot thickens once more as we saw such a large canvas could not have been painted by just one artist such a small time frame so who would have painted on the event and various solaria the most likely candidate is an italian artist called jump you dream for as we will discover in london he went on to make a 2nd call. For 250 years the wall academy of Burlington House in london thats been training for generations of british artists by drawing inspiration from the work of the great masters. So were sitting here in the library which very much relates to the training of the artist feeds were all what we call bacterial for artists to inspire them for them to look at when did the World Academy acquire the copy of the last supper and why did they acquire so it was 820 won the academy bought it for 600 guineas which then with a lot of money as a sort of comparison in a few 20 the national got a report every old titian just over 300. 00 pounds so to spend 600. 00 pounds on what was a copy was an immense amount of money so they had to gather all the artists together they all had to vote on it and agreed that this was a good purchase it was this extraordinary example of leonardos work i mean its a copy i think it was seen as a real window into the sort of achievements of leonardo and to have that in the schools for the artist the students to look at was it was an amazing isnt it by leonardo that refers to a jump that we think is probably the same person and. We know that a figure more or less of this name is working in milan from at least around 15 and 7 so in that 2nd period after leonardo has been back to florence and has then returned to milan and would you agree that hes probably one of the principal arms from the copy of the world yes so thats very much the current line of thinking although he has recently going back to the technical drawings underpinning this work due to Technical Analysis of the undercurrents of the work has asserted that in fact its probably all track of his hand initially and then jumper trainer coming in as a secondary hand. If its true that jump you 3 know worked on both the turn all over asia and then later around 1520. 00 on this copy it would seem that between these 2 paintings we would have a very accurate sense of what the original fresco once looked like. I think the scale of it is it does appear to be very very close to the original and for me means that we can investigate further seemed very place the original book track and champion train office he had access to here nowadays drawing with cartoon and that i think was possibly evidence that there may have been some pretty outof tracing all you know from these original cartoon so you know this is really interesting that the basis maybe even closer than we originally thought. Not that we found not one but 2 large size versions of the last supper by a layer narrow and his top pupils do we have long last have a key to see what the fresco and milan truly looked like. The last supper a painting that would go on to transform the course of western art could anyone in the 49 havent dissipated the tremendous impact that this fresco would have he would have been told by the lord of eco and the prior of st we deliberate see they were last supper and they probably would have been expected he would have done the last supper akin to all of those that have been done primarily in florence in tuscany sienna for the previous 200 years but later of course it did not work like that and he did say that the way to make a painting was not to look at other paintings it was to look at real life so i think what he wanted to do and why he thought libel was find the drama in the story was almost like he was. As the director of a film that he was given the brief this is the film youre going to make were going to make a film of the last supper leonardo wanted action and he also wanted the emotion and the dramatic intensity of what happened in those seconds in jerusalem and not of course is one of the magnificent things about the painting that he brings that to life and we see that and instantly i think we can understand whats happening there 3 paintings and yet one vision a vision of the picturing the most familiar scene from the gospels in a way that had never been done before. And now we know what that original vision once looked like thanks to work canvas and the remote convent in belgium of course in the years to come the high renaissance would produce some of the most memorable frescoes in history including rafaels stones and the vatican and michelangelos immortal ceiling of the Sistine Chapel but all that incredible realisable that monumental grasp of the human figure 1st started with a press call on the wall of a factory in milan. Time for take. Notes. Oh no rare look behind the scenes to sky drive. The 1st test flight towards an airborne future. And 30 minutes on d w. In good shape. The racists. This is me and its better for both animal violence but does that mean its healthy without milk and meat to terry and send even if you can sniff a healthy life and they may even do some longer meet a new me thats a question. If good should. Be 60 minutes on to w. 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Welcome to the show jordans former crown prince hums ive been hussein has said he is under house arrest this in a videotaped statement that was passed to the b. B. C. The prince says his communications have been cut and that he was told this was because he took part in meetings where the king was criticized he accuses jordans leaders of corruption and incompetence and theres anybody who criticizes them or risks are arrest the countrys top general denied homes or had been arrested saying instead that he was asked to hold actions targeting the countrys quote security and stability. And a reporter Katie Stevens is following that story for us to katie cleese tell us who is a prince and where does he fit into the Jordanian Royal family. Prince how is the hof brother of Jordans King Abdullah he was the favorite actually of their father the late king hussein but he was deemed too young and inexperienced to take over a successor so abdullah was chosen instead back in 2004 King Abdullah stripped him prince hound of the type of crime prince and gave it to his son instead that was seen as a move to consolidate his power but the. Been no real open rivalry between the 2 until now. Has remained a popular figure in jordan and is seen as somebody whos close to ordinary people and he says thats why hes being targeted and tell us more about this video that he has passed on to the b. B. C. Is that right thats correct yes so this is pos on to the b. B. C. Via his noir and prince hamza says it was recorded at his home where hes under house arrest that his communication has been cut off and that hes using satellite internet to send this video but that he believes that will soon also be cut now in the video he says that hes not part of any conspiracy against the king but as you mentioned that he had been arrested because of criticism of the king not directly from prince handle himself but because hes been present in meetings where the king has been criticized and then on social media in relation to those meetings similar criticism has been expressed but this video he actually does directly condemn jordans rulers he talks of a breakdown in governance corruption incompetence and he describes jordan as a country thats gone from being a regional leader to a place of fear and hopelessness where even small criticism of a small part of government policy can lead to harassment by Security Services arrests where people have really lost their sense of hope for the future he says that hes trying to stay in touch with ordinary people in their concerns and he finishes by saying god willing the situation will improve if we are able to come together and to make our voices heard so that could be seen as an appeal to people in jordan to speak out against their leaders so seem like a cry for help it is going to the International Press with these statements and you put this into context for us has this just come out of nowhere or is there some background here well earlier jordans top general said hamza had been asked to stop activities targeting jordans security and authorities announced arrests of some former top officials and other people close to the monarchy now the Washington Post is reporting that hamza was arrested. Amid an investigation into a coup plot the army itself says that hes not been arrested so its all a little bit murky but any sign of internal unrest will be seen as quite concerning by jordans allies and its seen as a bastion of stability in quite a volatile region and this kind of rift in the world families really quite unusual the u. S. In particular sees jordan as a key military ally and department of the state Department Spokesman ed price has said were closely following the reports and in touch with jordanian officials King Abdullah is a key partner of the United States and he has our full support saudi arabias also expressed support for the cane its all kinds of quite a volatile time when the pandemic has battered jordans economy its still hosting some 600000 Syrian Refugees so really this sign of potential internal unrest and instability really will be seen as a concern. To the reporter Kitty Stevens thank you so much for that update. Lets take a look now its mothers stories making headlines around the world thousands of people joined rallies across england and wales to oppose a proposed new law would give police extra powers to curb protests there were stuff falls between police and demonstrators in london the legislation would allow officers a to shut down or ban protests. The last of more than 400 ships are stranded by the grounding of a giant container vessel in the suez canal have passed through the waterway investigators will shortly release their report on how the ship got stuck. The curtain has finally gone up again on a new york citys of broadway the famous st james fitter hosted the 1st performance and stages were shut down in march 2020 due to the pandemic invite only event was the 1st of 10 that will play in theaters over the next 10 weeks. And pope francis says he hopes the dark times of the pandemic will end and that people can rediscover quote the grace of everyday life he made the comments while leading a scaled down Easter Vigil Service event again 2 hours earlier than usual so participants could get home before 10 pm curfew in a row. And here in germany president frank has made a rare appeal for National Unity saying the country is experiencing a crisis of trust more and more germans are losing confidence in the government because of the slow rollout of vaccines as chairman experiences a 3rd wave of covert 19 and its 2nd easter under pandemic restrictions also on saturday 10000 people rallied against lock down restrictions in the Southern City of start to gotch. Trust between chairmans and the government has sunk so low cheering the pandemic that this man has had to step in chairman president frank well to start my own doesnt set policy or government but hes using his largely ceremonial role to make a plea for unity all we must all pull together my fellow germans we must give it everything weve got theres no use merely being outraged about others or about our leaders rather than constantly pointing out what doesnt work we should point out that things do work when everyone does their bit chancellor Angela Merkel has struggled to bring the same locked down rules nationwide because Health Restrictions are decided at the state level just before easter the chancellor had to reverse last minute plans for a shutdown over the holiday of the stiff opposition. President start my also politicians the state and federal level to put Party Concerns aside and work together. If we need clarity and resolve we need transparent and pragmatic rules so that people know where they stand so that this country can once again draw on all of the potential which possesses. That some want the health rules to go altogether instant god on saturday over 10000. And people demanded an end to mosque mandates. And polls show pulling support for the governments handling of the pandemic especially the slow road louth of the Vaccination Program so far just over 5 percent of the german population has been immunized the majority of germans are still waiting for an official thats it from the Health Authorities to allow them to get vaccinated to. Lets get you up to speed with a roundup of some of the latest developments in the corona virus pandemic france has entered its 3rd national walked out on for the next 4 weeks schools and nonessential businesses will remain shut it comes as france reports a further rise in the number of patients being treated in intensive care units meanwhile turkey has logged a record high of almost 45000 new cases in the most recent 24 hour period infections have surged since on great ease restrictions a month ago and argentinas president of says he has tested positive for covert 19 just by being vaccinated with 2 doses of sputnik v. Back in january. One Silver Lining to the pandemic is that in namibia fewer rhinos are being killed for their horns than if you had seen a decrease in the illegal practice due to lock down occur a virus has also forced many antipoaching organizations to shut down and due to lack of funds and conservationists are warning that the poachers may start making up for lost time once the pandemic is over. The world. And the us which in the room ready for a snack these rhinos great conservationists and it olavus. Shes looked after runners on a property for 30 years protecting them from porches. Of life which just pull this piece of dust i mean its just its just its just not. Fewer than 6000. 00 runners and now leaving to be here and it all of us and her family are trying to save them. But with the Tourism Industry taking a hit during the coronavirus pandemic antipoaching organizations are worried they would lack the funds to survive leaving the rhinos vulnerable to poach is. We withdrawing from certain farms because of the Financial Impact and leave the runners. Up for grabs i mean and we are seriously concerned about the fact that the boating will become a given that runners are hunted for their horns theyre made of keratin the same substance in human nails and have no Healing Properties but in some Asian Countries its considered a symbol of wealth the horns so for millions on the black market. Poaching reduced during the coronavirus lockdown but conservationists fear that once the pandemic passes poachers will want to get back to business. Some sports news now i did a big match on saturday title contenders like a welcome to byron munich side who were without a top scorer robert. Now win for the hosts would have put them within a single point of bahrain but the champions showed it just why they are going for a night title in a row. Judgment day for the young pretenders coach yulia knuckles mun and his players knew that to win against of by insights depleted by injury and suspension would be a shot in the arm in the does League Title Race well a loss could see their championship hopes slip away. But by and strength in depth has helped them see off all comers since 2013 and did his best robot leave in person nation to put by on one up after 30 minutes work from Thomas Miller and an emphatic finish like 6 fought hard to get back in the game but danny almost failed to hit the target from a great position on 52 minutes. Chilled olmo with a goal was 9 minutes later but Motherwell Neuer hearts this time i. Was left to rue those misses as by and held on to win one with the champions no 7 points clear at 7 games to go few would bet against the byron bandwagon from ruling on to another title. And earlier on saturday 5th place dorman were looking for a victory to move within a point of visitors frankfurt and closer to those lucrative Champions League qualification places and teams went into halftime all square at 11. 00 but under a silver as a late header for frankfurt gave the visitors all 3 points that strengthens their bid for Champions League football next season inconsistent dutchman meanwhile are now fighting for a spot in the less and glamorous europa league. Of a day for the top half of the bundesliga standings then especially the very top where again byron are now 7 points clear of leipsic as the leak enters the stretch run of the season frank are in 3rd place frankfurt of care safe in 4th the last Champions League spot for next season. Well egypts ancient rulers the pharaohs are being moved to a new resting place in a parade fit for a king or queen 22 gold colored carriages fitted with shock absorbers carried the fragile mummified remains of 22 pharaohs for the 40 minute trip from cairos Egyptian Museum to the new National Museum of egyptian civilization. After the trip the mummies will undergo 15 days of restoration in the laboratory before finally going on display in their home. Youre watching news stay tuned for reporter on location looking at the last chance afforded by asylum of churches dont forget theres always more on our website its at the dot com im Claire Richardson and really for me the whole team except for watching. Former. Drunken. Old like you know. The industry is kind of