The National Gallery has Caravaggio's Supper at Emmaus. I like the idea of two disciples of Jesus dining, with a stranger, not initially realising the identity of their third companion. Perhaps it's because the stranger doesn't have a beard. The breaking of bread presumably helps the two disciples make the connection. The inn keeper is left oblivious! I liked the detail of the food on the table, particularly the chicken!
There's a subliminal message in the painting. Jesus sits at supper with those who believe in Him, while it is of no matter to those who don't. But, my addition is that since they also serve who only stand and wait, God will take care of the atheists, too!
JohnJ
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