# Da Vinci Conspiracy Theories Too Much Traffic Crashes Servers By Bianca | Published 2007-08-04 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-vinci-conspiracy-theories-too-much-traffic-crashes-servers References: [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/07/30/wvinci130.xml) A new image of a PhotoShop enhancement of Da Vinci's [Last Supper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining) has been circling the web, its hidden image raising controversial opinions are the world. Who cares, Dan Brown and the Da Vinci Code are old news, it's not a trend anymore, is it? Apparently it is, according to the servers that crashed after receiving a bombardment of traffic, which included www.leonardodavinci.tv, www.codicedavinci.tv, www.cenacolo.biz and www.leonardo2007.com. The image in question was manipulated by Slavisa Pesci and shows a [hidden figure of a woman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) holding a child. By layering the original with its mirror image and then making both layers somewhat transparant, Pesci made a miraculous discovery that conspiracy theorists the world over and claiming could be a hidden image of Mary Magdelene. The Daily Telegraph reported, "Mr Pesci also claims that the superimposed image shows a goblet in front of Jesus Christ - perhaps a depiction of his blessing of bread and wine - and transforms two of the people sitting at the table into knights." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarreworld) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Da Vinci Enigma Craze:** The enhanced version of Da Vinci's Last Supper by Slavisa Pesci has created a new interest in the art and conspiracy theory world, presenting an opportunity for innovations in creative expression and multimedia storytelling. - **Mirror Manipulation Imaging:** The technique used by Slavisa Pesci to enhance Da Vinci's painting presents an opportunity for innovation in photo editing, graphics design, and visualization software. - **Hidden Symbolism Resurgence:** The resurgence of interest in uncovering hidden messages in art and media creates opportunities for innovation in augmented reality, gamification, and interactive storytelling. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art & Culture:** The enhanced version of Da Vinci's Last Supper and the resulting online craze highlights opportunities for innovation in art preservation, digital curation, and virtual exhibition. - **Media & Entertainment:** The interest in conspiracy theories and hidden symbolism presents opportunities for innovation in content creation, multi-platform distribution, and user-generated storytelling. - **Technology & Software:** The image enhancement technique used by Slavisa Pesci and the subsequent web traffic it generated create opportunities for innovation in photo editing software, cloud-based image processing, and web hosting infrastructure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Fine Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-joconde.md) - [Ultra-Detailed Museum Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/night-watch.md) - [Historic Bird-Like Contraption Recreations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-machine-set.md) - [Immersive Multi-Sensory Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multisensory-exhibition.md) - [Traveling Fine Art Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-out-there.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md) - [Rediscovered Iconic Masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gustav-klimt1.md) - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md) - [AI-Generated Topic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-trending-1.md)