Tavern Scene
A single light source, perhaps a guttering candle, strikes the scene from the left. It catches the white fabric of a woman’s garment in the foreground, turning her into a bright anchor amidst a sea of ochre and deep brown. Around her, the tavern breathes with a heavy, crowded energy. Figures lean into one another, their postures shaped by the weight of conversation and the pull of drink. The air…









