A Scene from the New Testament

Leopold Flameng, after Alexandre Bida

National Gallery of Art

The image shows various individuals inside a domestic setting. The majority of the bodies are depicted from head to toe, showcasing people in different positions and activities. To the right, a man dressed in flowing robes stands at the doorway, with his arm raised, while another person looks on from behind him. Next to him, inside the room, another person stands next to the opened door, motioning towards the group inside. At the center of the image, a table is surrounded by a group, including children seated and standing. They wear loose-fitting garments typical of historical attire. One man near the table is bearded and gesturing with a hand across his chest. On the left, a woman holds a child on a staircase, partially illuminated by light. Another figure ascends the stairs carrying an object. The background features shadowed walls and arched architecture.