Feast Collection (#67)

Triton's spear - Crane - Kniphofia
That, reddening on the Triton's spear, foretells the waning of the year. (The flower resembles Kniphofia or Red-hot Poker')

Ladies into Bats
Alcithoe and other daughters of Mineus refuse to celebrate the feast of Dionysos, working instead, for which they are changed into bats

Garde Du Corps Banquet
In the theatre at Versailles, with Louis and Marie present, officers of the garde du corps (royal bodyguard) hold a feast where they trample the revolutionary tricouleur

Arthur & Green Knight
The Green Knight, on his green horse, surprises Arthur and Guinevere at a feast. He later challenged the Knights to a fight and Gawain, who volunteered, was victorious

Crane, Floras Feast
FLORAs FEAST: A MASQUE OF FLOWERS Title page featuring a pipe-playing figure

Austrian Wedding Feast
An Austrian wedding feast - the bride crosses the table, symbolising the rite of passage from spinsterhood to the married state

Robin Hood, Merry Feast
Robin Hood and his merry men feast, with Maid Marian to grace their table

George IV Weds Caroline
George, prince of Wales, weds Caroline of Brunswick; the nuptials are celebrated with an alfresco feast at Frogmore

Swedish Students Feast
Students of Upsala University dress up for their Majfest [May Festival]

Rite of Simcha Tora in Judaism
The Jewish rite of Simcha Tora or rejoicing the law (opening and closing of the lessons of the law) on the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles

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reindeer in pen in Lapland

Large banquet in the Contrada quarter, Palio, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Palio banquet for members of the Onda (Wave) contrada, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

The Weddingfeast Parable
THE WEDDING FEAST The guest who arrived without a wedding garment

Jesus at Cana Marriage
When the wine runs out at a wedding-feast at Cana, he changes water into wine that is better than the first

Breton Wedding Feast
A rustic wedding feast, Brittany

Russian Wedding Feast
The village priest officiates at the wedding feast : evidently the matter is one to be taken seriously, judging by the solemn faces

Pentecost, the Spirit
At the Feast of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descends on the Apostles

Syntax / Outdoor / Reception
Miss Worthys Marriage: Dr Syntax in the Chair

Ogers Feast

Neolithic Feast / Figuier
A neolithic (Stone Age) feast

Henry Vi / Part I
Act II, Scene III (Part I) Talbot & the Countess of Auvergne; " With all my heart, & think me honoured/To feast so great a warrior..."

Scandinavian New Year
ANCIENT SCANDINAVIA For the Scandinavians, any special occasion is an excuse for drinking, and the New Year - the Feast of Jul (Yule) is no exception

Hebrew New Year
ANCIENT HEBREWS New Years day is the Feast of the Trumpets, which herald the start of another year with the customary sacrifices of slaughtered animals

Carthaginian New Year
ANCIENT CARTHAGE The new year is celebrated with the Feast of Melkarth, when sacrifices are carried out to an accompaniment of music

Roman Satyricon Feast
The absurdly extravagant feast given by the Roman parvenu Trimalchio, in the Satyricon of Petronius

French Fete Des Fous
La Fete des fous et des Diacres - the FEAST OF FOOLS, on December 26-28, when the mass is burlesqued and all indulge in obscene dancing and singing in the churches

Excesses of Papal Court
A German satire on the excesses of the Papal Court

Temple Scene, Rome
A scene outside a Roman temple on a feast day - priests and musicians, haruspices and augurs. sacrifices galore

Wed in Wheelbarrows
At Fiera, a suburb of Teviso, Italy, Umberto Annibale and Maria Robazza are conveyed to church in wheelbarrows, and thence to a hotel for the wedding feast

King Edmund Stabbed
Edmund (or Eadmund), king of the English, is fatally stabbed by the bandit Liofa at the feast of Saint Augustine

Feast or Flagellation
While those who live for the moment feast and frolic, others who recognise the seriousness of our life on Earth flagellate themselves to the greater glory of God

Henry VIII Banqueting
WINDSOR CASTLE Henry VIII enjoys a grand banquet in St Georges Hall

Scene at a feast of Hortensius, Ancient Rome
Scene at one of the many lavish feasts laid on by the rich orator and advocate, Quintus Hortensius Hortalus (114-50 BC), in Ancient Rome. He was the first to include peacocks on the menu

Reindeer Feast / Figuier
A meal of reindeer cooked on an open fire, during the Reindeer Era (part of the Stone Age)

Water Changed to Wine
When the wine runs out at a marriage feast at Cana, he turns water into wine which tastes even better than the first

Gladiators after Dinner
Gladiators performing as after dinner entertainment

Dogs and Xmas Pudding
Three dogs - watched by the cat - help themselves to Christmas Pudding, while in the dining room the party are still at the turkey stage, unaware of the crime

Xmas Pudding
The King of the Feast comes in from the snow

Christmas Cookery
Children help to prepare the Christmas Feast

A wedding banquet at a long table

Wesleyan Methodists
Love Feast of the Wesleyan Methodists

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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.