The decayed and ascetic impression the "Last Supper" makes today hides what was once probably a luminous and richly decorated painting. The clear and vivid colors (blues, reds, greens, and yellows) no longer vibrate in the light, and the tablecloth and eight wall hangings have fade into netral tones and nearly lost their patterns of ornamentation. Leonardo must be held chiefly accountable for the near ruin we see today.