Ceremonial Dinner Collection

Dutch banquet, Nagasaki (Christmas Eve), from Bankan-zu, 1797. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

A Banquet - Sebastiano del Piombo and Jacopo Strada visits Titian in Venice, 1862. Private Collection

Dutch Banquet at Christmas Eve. From Bankan-Zu, Smith-Lesouëf Japonais 188, 1797. Creator: Ishizaki, Yushi (1768-1846)
Dutch Banquet at Christmas Eve. From Bankan-Zu, Smith-Lesouef Japonais 188, 1797. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Scandinavian Artists Lunch at Café Ledoyen, Paris: Varnishing Day, 1886. Creator: Birger, Hugo (1854-1887)
The Scandinavian Artists Lunch at Cafe Ledoyen, Paris: Varnishing Day, 1886. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

The Hunt Supper, 1889. Creator: Stewart, Julius (1855-1919)
The Hunt Supper, 1889. Private Collection

The Parable of the Wedding Feast. Private Collection

Banquet of Russian naval officers at the Town Hall, 1893
Banquet of Russian naval officers at the Town Hall. Franco-Russian celebrations in Paris, October 19, 1893, 1893. Found in the Collection of the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Fete champetre, c. 1615-1620. Creator: Vrancx, Sebastiaen (1574-1647)
Fete champetre, c. 1615-1620. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

The Feast of Achelous, 1610-1615. Creator: Balen, Hendrik I, van (1575-1632)
The Feast of Achelous, 1610-1615. Found in the collection of Stedelijk Museum Wuyts-Van Campen en Baron Caroly, Lier

The Parable of the Wedding Feast. Creator: Aertsen, Pieter (1508-1575)
The Parable of the Wedding Feast. Private Collection

La soiree - Autour du piano, c. 1880. Creator: Beraud, Jean (1849-1936)
La soiree - Autour du piano, c. 1880. Found in the Collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Diana and her nymphs bathing, with a stag hunt in the background, ca 1606. Creator: Francken
Diana and her nymphs bathing, with a stag hunt in the background, ca 1606. Private Collection

The dinner at Versailles in the presence of Napoleon III, 1854. Creator: Lami, Eugene Louis
The dinner at Versailles in the presence of Napoleon III, 1854. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The merry company (The Five Senses), Mid of 17th cen Creator: Cossiers, Jan (1600-1671)
The merry company (The Five Senses), Mid of 17th Century. Private Collection

The Parable of the prodigal son. Creator: Pourbus, Frans, the Elder (1546-1581)
The Parable of the prodigal son. Found in the Collection of Museum Mayer van den Bergh, Antwerp

A Soiree by Duke of Orleans (1810-1842) in the Pavillon de Marsan. Creator: Lami
A Soiree by Duke of Orleans (1810-1842) in the Pavillon de Marsan. Found in the Collection of Musee Conde, Chantilly

Breakfast in the villa, Between 1760 and 1799. Found in the Collection of Casa di Carlo Goldoni Venezia

Banquet under a portico of ionic order, ca 1720. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Souper on the terrace. Private Collection

Wedding Supper in the Redoute Hall of the Vienna Hofburg, 1760, 1763. Found in the Collection of Schloss Schoenbrunn

An Interior With Elegant Figures Dining, . Private Collection

Feast table at the Vienna court (Grand Couvert), 1734. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Distinguished Dinner Company in an Interior, 1631. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Dinner company. Private Collection

Ceremonial Dinner in Honour of the Moscow Governor-General Prince Dmitry Golitsyn, 1830s. Artist: Anonymous
Ceremonial Dinner in Honour of the Moscow Governor-General Prince Dmitry Golitsyn, 1830s. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

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"Celebrating the Art of Feasting: A Glimpse into Ceremonial Dinners throughout History" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur of ceremonial dinners that have captivated hearts and palates for centuries. From a lavish Dutch banquet to an enchanting Nagasaki Christmas Eve, these historical feasts offer a tantalizing glimpse into the art of dining. In 1797, Bankan-zu captured the essence of opulence with their depiction of a sumptuous Dutch banquet. The table adorned with exquisite delicacies and fine china transports us to an era where indulgence was celebrated as an art form. Fast forward to 1893, where Russian naval officers gathered at the Town Hall for a magnificent banquet. The air filled with elegance as they reveled in each other's company, savoring delectable dishes fit for royalty. Travel even further back in time to c. 1615-1620 when Sebastiaen Vrancx painted "Fete champetre. " This masterpiece showcases a joyous outdoor feast, where guests basked in nature's beauty while enjoying good food and lively conversation. Hendrik van Balen's "The Feast of Achelous" from 1610-1615 takes us on a mythological journey. Gods and mortals unite around a lavish table, celebrating life's abundance amidst mythical creatures and ethereal landscapes. Pieter Aertsen's "The Parable of the Wedding Feast" (1508-1575) invites us into biblical times. Here we witness not only nourishment for the body but also spiritual sustenance as guests gather under divine guidance to partake in both physical and metaphorical feasting. Jean Beraud captures La soiree - Autour du piano circa 1880—a soirée filled with music, laughter, and culinary delights shared among friends.