This wide, horizontal composition depicts a somber, classical scene of a large group of men gathered for a formal meal at a long, rectangular table. The central figure, with long hair and a red robe draped over a blue garment, sits in the middle with his hands resting on the table. He is surrounded by six figures on his left and six on his right, all seated along the length of the table. Their expressions and gestures appear animated, suggesting a moment of intense discussion or reaction to a recent announcement.
The scene is set within a dimly lit, architectural interior featuring a coffered ceiling and tall, rectangular wall panels. Three windows behind the central figure look out onto a landscape with distant blue mountains under a light sky. The composition is highly symmetrical, drawing the viewer's eye directly to the central seated figure. The table is covered in a white cloth, cluttered with bread, bowls, and serving dishes, anchoring the men in the lower foreground.
The color palette is composed of muted, earthy tones, including deep browns, ochres, soft blues, and muted reds. The light source appears to come from the open windows and the foreground, casting soft shadows across the figures and the room. The artistic style is that of an aged fresco, with a slightly textured, matte finish and signs of wear, such as vertical folds that divide the scene into sections, creating an impression of age and historic significance.