Pages

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Holy Thursday - The Last Supper

The Last Supper
by Palma Vecchio


I really like art - paintings, drawings, icons, etc. It's quiet - no noise associated with it unless you have the imagination to put yourself there, in the moment (I suppose). I prefer to think of it as quiet, because I think quiet and stillness is beautiful. Many people have told me that when my home is really quiet, that I will miss the noise. I'm the type who can drive for 4 or more hours without thinking about turning on a radio. I don't think I'll miss the noise... I'll miss the kids, but not the noise.

Anyway, when I see pictures of the last supper, I always wonder what it was like to be there. Were there lively discussions occuring, and if so, what were they talking about? Or was it a solemn meal throughout? How could Judas blend in with everyone? Was it dark in the room?

4 comments:

  1. Hi Suzie!

    If you read "The Dolorus Passion" by Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, you'd get a very clear picture in your head what it was like on that night.

    I love that book, it just puts you right there.

    God Bless you, love Jamie

    ReplyDelete
  2. I just realized she might only be "Venerable" but wanted to clear that up, just in case.

    ReplyDelete
  3. My mom has read that book and really enjoyed reading it. I just purchased it on sale about a month ago and it's in my 'pile to read'. I didn't know she wrote about the Last Supper, though.

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for checking out my humble blog.