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Feast Collection (#63)

"Feasting Through Time: A Celebration of Food and Culture" Step into the world of art and history as we explore the theme of "feast" through various iconic artworks

Background imageFeast Collection: Num Num and his Funny Family

Num Num and his Funny Family

Background imageFeast Collection: Little Patch

Little Patch. From Once Upon a Time no. 41

Background imageFeast Collection: British Country Fare

British Country Fare
Feast your eyes on this spread of country food and drink: Fish, pasties, pies, rounds of cheese, fine wines, rolled butter, scones, bread, cakes, fruit, rabbit and pheasant &c! Date: 1970s

Background imageFeast Collection: Socialist Writing on Wal

Socialist Writing on Wal
The socialist writing on the wall at the tyrants feast Date: 1909

Background imageFeast Collection: King Henry VII Christmas feast

King Henry VII Christmas feast
Henry VIIs Christmas feast in Westminster Hall Date: circa 1500

Background imageFeast Collection: Traditionally the Tlingit used wood stakes and cedar pins to slow cook salmon over

Traditionally the Tlingit used wood stakes and cedar pins to slow cook salmon over low flame fires giving the fish a smokey flavor. (PR)

Background imageFeast Collection: Small pieces of bread croutons with tomato bruschetta-like. Tirana capital. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Small pieces of bread croutons with tomato bruschetta-like. Tirana capital. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Background imageFeast Collection: Creme caramel type of pudding with caramel sauce. Berat lower town. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Creme caramel type of pudding with caramel sauce. Berat lower town. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Background imageFeast Collection: Triangular pieces of red water melon Shalqi on a white plate. Berat lower town. Albania

Triangular pieces of red water melon Shalqi on a white plate. Berat lower town. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Background imageFeast Collection: Traditional dish with potatoes, rolled roast lamb, fried fish, kafta meat balls. Berat lower town

Traditional dish with potatoes, rolled roast lamb, fried fish, kafta meat balls. Berat lower town. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Background imageFeast Collection: Salad with tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, cucumbers, cornichons olives and carrots

Salad with tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, cucumbers, cornichons olives and carrots. Berat lower town. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Background imageFeast Collection: EU01 PKA0086

EU01 PKA0086
Whole baked in the oven leg of lamb with sesame seed decoration en croute. Efendi Efendy traditional Turkish and Ottoman Restaurant, The Block, Tirana. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Background imageFeast Collection: Grilled baked aubergine eggplant with tomatoes and garlic Efendi Efendy traditional Turkish

Grilled baked aubergine eggplant with tomatoes and garlic Efendi Efendy traditional Turkish and Ottoman Restaurant, The Block, Tirana. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Background imageFeast Collection: Salad with okra beans, red bell pepper and spices, marinated. Efendi Efendy traditional Turkish

Salad with okra beans, red bell pepper and spices, marinated. Efendi Efendy traditional Turkish and Ottoman Restaurant, The Block, Tirana. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Background imageFeast Collection: Dried dry cured ham with basil leaves on a white plate. Tradita traditional restaurant, Shkodra

Dried dry cured ham with basil leaves on a white plate. Tradita traditional restaurant, Shkodra. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Background imageFeast Collection: White bean and onion salad, grilled vegetables, baby suckling pig pork chops. Traditional

White bean and onion salad, grilled vegetables, baby suckling pig pork chops. Traditional restaurant, Shkodra. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Background imageFeast Collection: Traditional bread in a bread basket. Pita type bread called kulau kulac. Tradita

Traditional bread in a bread basket. Pita type bread called kulau kulac. Tradita
Traditional bread in a bread basket. Pita type bread called kulaÁ kulac. Tradita traditional restaurant, Shkodra. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Background imageFeast Collection: Salad with white beans in an earthenware bowl. Tomato and basil salad. White beans

Salad with white beans in an earthenware bowl. Tomato and basil salad. White beans typical for south east Albania. Tradita traditional restaurant, Shkodra. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Background imageFeast Collection: Montenegrin food speciality: dried and smoked cured ham and smoked sausages. Durovic Jovo Winery

Montenegrin food speciality: dried and smoked cured ham and smoked sausages. Durovic Jovo Winery, Dupilo village, wine region south of Podgorica. Montenegro, Balkan

Background imageFeast Collection: Montenegrin food speciality: Smoked and dry cured ham and smoked sausages. Durovic Jovo Winery

Montenegrin food speciality: Smoked and dry cured ham and smoked sausages. Durovic Jovo Winery, Dupilo village, wine region south of Podgorica. Montenegro, Balkan

Background imageFeast Collection: Montenegrin food speciality: fresh sheep cheese cut in triangles on a plate. Durovic Jovo Winery

Montenegrin food speciality: fresh sheep cheese cut in triangles on a plate. Durovic Jovo Winery, Dupilo village, wine region south of Podgorica. Vukovici Durovic Jovo Winery near Dupilo

Background imageFeast Collection: Montenegrin food speciality: Smoked and cured ham and smoked sausages. Durovic Jovo Winery

Montenegrin food speciality: Smoked and cured ham and smoked sausages. Durovic Jovo Winery, Dupilo village, wine region south of Podgorica. Vukovici, Montenegro, Balkan

Background imageFeast Collection: Montenegrin food speciality: fresh apples on a plate Durovic Jovo Winery, Dupilo village

Montenegrin food speciality: fresh apples on a plate Durovic Jovo Winery, Dupilo village, wine region south of Podgorica. Vukovici Durovic Jovo Winery near Dupilo. Montenegro, Balkan

Background imageFeast Collection: Montenegrin food speciality: sweet honey flavoured cake Durovic Jovo Winery, Dupilo village

Montenegrin food speciality: sweet honey flavoured cake Durovic Jovo Winery, Dupilo village, wine region south of Podgorica. Vukovici Durovic Jovo Winery near Dupilo. Montenegro, Balkan

Background imageFeast Collection: Plate with many types of different grilled meat, pork chops, spare ribs, sausages

Plate with many types of different grilled meat, pork chops, spare ribs, sausages. Hercegovina Produkt winery, Citluk, near Mostar. Federation Bosne i Hercegovine. Bosnia Herzegovina

Background imageFeast Collection: English satirical engraving, 1780, attacking King George III, center

English satirical engraving, 1780, attacking King George III, center, sharing a cannibal feast with an Indian chief
GEORGE III CARTOON, 1780. English satirical engraving, 1780, attacking King George III, center, sharing a cannibal feast with an Indian chief, for using Indian allies against the Americans

Background imageFeast Collection: Christ blessing loaves and fishes. Manuscript illumination, French

Christ blessing loaves and fishes. Manuscript illumination, French, by the Master of the Parement of Narbonne, c1400
WEDDING AT CANA. Christ blessing loaves and fishes. Manuscript illumination, French, by the Master of the Parement of Narbonne, c1400

Background imageFeast Collection: White House: State Dinner

White House: State Dinner
WHITE HOUSE: STATE DINNER. A state dinner at the White House, Washington, D.C. for members of the diplomatic corps, the Cabinet, and the U.S

Background imageFeast Collection: THE LAST SUPPER. Jesus and his disciples at the Last Supper. Line engraving, c1835

THE LAST SUPPER. Jesus and his disciples at the Last Supper. Line engraving, c1835

Background imageFeast Collection: RABELAIS: GARGANTUA AND PANTAGRUEL. Illustration of The Life of Gargantua

RABELAIS: GARGANTUA AND PANTAGRUEL. Illustration of The Life of Gargantua and of Pantagruel by François Rabelais. Wood engraving, 1873, after Gustave Dor

Background imageFeast Collection: MOSCOW: FESTIVAL. Festival in Moscow, Russia. Line engraving, 18th century

MOSCOW: FESTIVAL. Festival in Moscow, Russia. Line engraving, 18th century

Background imageFeast Collection: CHINA: CELEBRATION, 1843. A feast of the lanterns celebration in China

CHINA: CELEBRATION, 1843. A feast of the lanterns celebration in China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a painting

Background imageFeast Collection: MADEMOISELLE MAILLARD. French opera singer and dancer who was crowned the Goddess of Reason at

MADEMOISELLE MAILLARD. French opera singer and dancer who was crowned the Goddess of Reason at the Feast of Reason, celebrating the abolition of the Roman Catholic religion

Background imageFeast Collection: COLUMBUS ANNIVERSARY, 1892. The Columbian Banquet at the Lenox Lyceum in New York City

COLUMBUS ANNIVERSARY, 1892. The Columbian Banquet at the Lenox Lyceum in New York City, held in honor of the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus voyage to America, 12 October 1892

Background imageFeast Collection: CARROLL: LOOKING GLASS. Queen Alice pulling the tablecloth out from a feast

CARROLL: LOOKING GLASS. Queen Alice pulling the tablecloth out from a feast. Wood engraving after Sir John Tenniel for the first edition of Lewis Carrolls Through the Looking Glass, 1872

Background imageFeast Collection: YACHTING BANQUET, 1867. Banquet given to the American yachtsmen at Cowes, England

YACHTING BANQUET, 1867. Banquet given to the American yachtsmen at Cowes, England. Wood engraving, English, 1867

Background imageFeast Collection: BELSHAZZARs FEAST. Daniel interpreting the writing on the wall at Belshazzars feast (Daniel 5)

BELSHAZZARs FEAST. Daniel interpreting the writing on the wall at Belshazzars feast (Daniel 5: 24-28). Wood engraving, 19th century, after Gustave Dor

Background imageFeast Collection: ASSYRIAN FEAST, c645 B. C. King Assurbanipal and his queen feasting in a garden

ASSYRIAN FEAST, c645 B. C. King Assurbanipal and his queen feasting in a garden
ASSYRIAN FEAST, c645 B.C. King Assurbanipal and his queen feasting in a garden. Wood engraving, English, 1855, after a stone relief from Nineveh, c645 B.C

Background imageFeast Collection: CHRISTMAS FEAST. Cartouche. 19th century line engraving

CHRISTMAS FEAST. Cartouche. 19th century line engraving

Background imageFeast Collection: CHRISTMAS: BOARs HEAD. With garlandes gay and rosemary. 19th century engraving

CHRISTMAS: BOARs HEAD. With garlandes gay and rosemary. 19th century engraving

Background imageFeast Collection: THE CHRISTMAS FEAST. English engraving, 1855

THE CHRISTMAS FEAST. English engraving, 1855

Background imageFeast Collection: CHRISTMAS FEAST, 1838. Bringing in the Boars Head. English wood engraving, 1838

CHRISTMAS FEAST, 1838. Bringing in the Boars Head. English wood engraving, 1838

Background imageFeast Collection: DAMOCLES (4th CENTURY B. C. ). Greek courtier. Damocles observes the sword suspended above his

DAMOCLES (4th CENTURY B. C. ). Greek courtier. Damocles observes the sword suspended above his head while attending a
DAMOCLES (4th CENTURY B.C.). Greek courtier. Damocles observes the sword suspended above his head while attending a banquet at the court of King Dionysius I of Syracuse

Background imageFeast Collection: CHINESE NEW YEAR, 1861. The China New Year: The Dragon Feast at Canton. English wood engraving, 1861

CHINESE NEW YEAR, 1861. The China New Year: The Dragon Feast at Canton. English wood engraving, 1861

Background imageFeast Collection: ENGLAND: BANQUET, 1851. Dinner held for architect and gardener Joseph Paxton, at Derby, England

ENGLAND: BANQUET, 1851. Dinner held for architect and gardener Joseph Paxton, at Derby, England, 1851. Contemporary English wood engraving

Background imageFeast Collection: PARIS: BANQUET, 1707. Feast for the Spanish Embassy in Paris, 1707. Contemporary engraving by G

PARIS: BANQUET, 1707. Feast for the Spanish Embassy in Paris, 1707. Contemporary engraving by G

Background imageFeast Collection: BANQUET, 1851. Banquet held for civil engineer Robert Stephenson at Bangor, 1851

BANQUET, 1851. Banquet held for civil engineer Robert Stephenson at Bangor, 1851. Contemporary English wood engraving

Background imageFeast Collection: KNIGHTING THE SIRLOIN. King Charles II, or King James I, knighting the beef (Sir Loin)

KNIGHTING THE SIRLOIN. King Charles II, or King James I, knighting the beef (Sir Loin). Wood engraving, English, 1896




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"Feasting Through Time: A Celebration of Food and Culture" Step into the world of art and history as we explore the theme of "feast" through various iconic artworks. From religious gatherings to cultural traditions, these captivating depictions invite us to indulge in the rich tapestry of human celebration. Travel back to biblical times with Paolo Veronese's masterpiece, "The Wedding Feast at Cana, " where a lavish banquet symbolizes abundance and joy. In Rivera's mural, "Day of the Dead, " witness the vibrant Mexican tradition as families gather to honor their ancestors with an elaborate feast filled with colorful sugar skulls and marigolds. Jennie A. Brownscombe's oil painting transports us to Plymouth, Massachusetts during the first Thanksgiving. Joining Native Americans and Pilgrims around a bountiful table, we can almost taste the gratitude shared on that historic day. Intriguingly detailed is "The Peasants Wedding, " capturing a lively scene from rural life where peasants come together for merriment and feasting. The Bayeux Tapestry offers a glimpse into medieval revelry as it depicts a festive gathering complete with food-laden tables amidst battle scenes. William Heath Robinson takes us on an imaginative journey in his whimsical artwork titled "Wedding Feast. " With intricate contraptions serving dishes fit for royalty, this humorous piece reminds us that they can be both extravagant and entertaining. Thomas Couture's romanticized portrayal of ancient Rome in "A Roman Feast" showcases opulence at its finest - draped fabrics, sumptuous delicacies, and wine flowing freely - inviting viewers to partake in this grand spectacle. Satirical commentary comes alive in John Bull taking Luncheon by exposing British culinary habits while Jean Duke Berry's illuminated manuscript reveals aristocratic indulgence during gift exchanges accompanied by lavish banquets.