a painting about receiving, following the Parable of the Minas of the Bible, multiple scenes, A man entrusted with five talents, depicted investing them wisely to generate profit upon his return. Another man, given two talents, shown also investing them to increase his wealth. But a third man, given only one talent, portrayed burying it in the ground, resulting in its loss and his punishment. The painting captures the consequences of stewardship and the importance of making the most of one's gifts and opportunities --ar 9:16