A denotative reading of this image would indicate that this is a colour photograph of an already existing artwork. This is not the artwork itself but rather a photographic reproduction of stained glass. The image is of twelve drawn or painted figures with halos surrounding their heads. They are all dressed in colourful and baggy attire. They are all sitting around a table; the table has on it a cloth, goblet and a platter of food. The figures are looking in various directions around the space that they are in and that space appears to be a large building with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
A connotative reading of this image could suggest many things and since I am rather uneducated in religious subjects, I will do my best to translate my own interpretation. I believe that these subjects are saints, as the ring around their heads, the halo, suggests the holiness that they possess. The figure with the red cape appears to be Jesus, as He takes the highest position in the overall composition above the other figures, which suggests a greater position of power. Also his attire, red and purple, colours that both suggest power and wealth, add to this position of authority and rule. This to me implies that he is speaking to them, and they are all looking around in contemplation of what He is speaking about. His hand gestures also make it evident that He is the one speaking because his gestures seem very expressive and as if they are in mid explanation of a story. The two figures to the very left and very right of Jesus have their hands clasped which hint that they are praying. The male who is praying seems to be concerned because his eyebrows are burrowed in thought. The two figures in the foreground seem to be rather entranced at what is being said due to the positioning of their necks, outstretched from their shoulders. The figure on the far left in blue seems to be shocked because his mouth is open, he could be yawning however I don’t believe that is why his mouth is dangling open. The other figures all seem to be listening as well, but have less expression on their faces which could mean that they are in deep contemplation, a trance like state, or perhaps they are less affected I am uncertain. The food at the table suggests that these figures are having a discussion over a meal or a feast. Perhaps meal is a more correct term, as a feast would entail much more food. The layout of the figures also suggests a meal as they are all surrounding a table, rather than all of them standing in front or behind or to one side of the table, they are dispersed around it, with the food in the center. The background of the image sets the backdrop of where these figures are. The fanciful design and high walls suggest that this event is taking place inside of a church or a temple. I believe that because this is an image of stained glass, that the actual piece of work being photographed is a window inside of a church. The three thick black lines flowing horizontally across the image suggest a separation that to me further implies that this image is in a window of some kind as well as the fact that this image is longer vertically than it is horizontally which is the case of windows inside of churches, which are much longer height wise than width because of the high ceilings. Finally, I believe that because of the positioning around the table, the food in the center, Jesus being the central and highest figure, that perhaps this image is suggestive of the Last Supper, however I cannot be sure.
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