the painting

the painting

 

Christ came to dinner

and we all sat in bare feet

wondering who invited

that Mary woman to the proceedings,

and doubting that Thomas

would stay long.

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

2/26/23

Reviews

[andrew mitchell]

We seem to read to much into stories. Of late, political correctness is hitting Bond books, Noddy books, Enid Blyton books, Roal Dahl books for language and yet the sacred Bible is untouched for its acts of indecency. It’s a mad, mad world today and I’m sure paintings will be subjected to this vandalism of no common sense. Nice one J.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and that movie was on cable a couple nights ago...
very mad.
j.

[Relic]

I recently saw a viseo on Da Vinci last supper painting. When they took half of the painting and mirrored the reflection they found many odd pictures within the result that I found surprising and a bit shocking. You never know what's underneath it all. I don't think even Thomas would have doubted it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhl8WTgzsaU

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Relic,
j.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

I feel as if we are all guided by those who write, or most often, re-write history. None of us were there, and none of us really know what happened, particularly Da Vinci. At this point, it's a matter of faith. I appreciate both the painting and your poem. It's art for the sake of art. Thank you, Jacob.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Linda Marie,
j.

[John the Baptist]

Seems to refer to the famous Da Vinci painting, but the Magdalene wasn't in it, despite what Dan Brown and his ilk say. As far as I know, Thomas stayed for the whole eucharistic show. Judas, however, left early to conduct some business.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes he did, didn't he?
and as Dylan wrote..."we have to decide, did he have God on his side?"

[Ken Simm.]

I couldn't resist this Jacob. All the mysteries of the last supper. A complex clever interpretation with an almost whimsical layer in its moments..

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Ken,
j.

[Tom]

Clever interpret, indeed, this creative, poetic connotation should be scribed beneath De Vinci's artistic masterpiece...


Brilliant biblical brevity!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Tom,
j.

[Dara]

Love this Jacob! I often wonder what Jesus was thinking and did he have a sense of humor. I especially like your line about “doubting that Thomas would stay long.” Very subtle and cleverly written.

Plus welcome back! You were missed. Hope your recovery is going well. Take care!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I am working on it, Dara...thanks for the kind wishes.
Part of the recovery is being back at WC...
j.

[Soren]

So many traditions passed down. How many were based in fact who will ever know. Certainly Leonardo had his own perspective. Why did he show a seafood dish (eel) at a Passover dinner? Everyone adds their own twist on their stories. Liked the poem it made me think and smile.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

twists are part of life, eh Soren?
I would like to have been there to partake in the eel....great stuff.
j.

[Weeping willow]

The wonderful words paint the picture of the last supper, all quirks of the people that surrounded Jesus. I love it, as we all are like them in so many ways ;-]

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, all the quirks...and what do they say...we are what we eat.
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

Great description of the old painting Jacob. You open the door to more questions, then answers. Good early morning from snowy Michigan and thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[jacob erin-cilberto]

questions keep us searching...thank you, Coyote.
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

They do Jacob and you are welcome my friend.