Pepe had devised dark plans.
His thoughts were occupied with something important that was soon to come to fruition. His eyes reflected tension, as if he was ready for a difficult decision that would change the course of events.
The late dinner was merely preparation for something more significant, and each piece of meat, each sip of wine brought him closer to the inevitable.
The title of the painting — "Late Dinner" — reflected not only the moment of the meal but also the approach of a decisive moment in Pepe's life. The food had become a ritual, foretelling upcoming events, and the dark night outside seemed to witness his secret schemes.
