The Subtlety of The Last Supper

When it was evening, he took his place with the twelve; and while they were eating, he said, ‘Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.’ And they became greatly distressed.... - Matthew 26: 20-22

[Since “The Last Supper” is in the news this week, although for bizarre reasons, I thought I’d take a break from what I’m doing and jump back behind the keyboard and offer this divertimento about the multiple messages behind Leonardo DaVinci’s masterwork.]

Leonardo DaVinci was never simple and ever subtle in his art. There are always layers to what he pr…