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Feasting Collection (#7)

"Indulging in the Art of Feasting: From John Bull's Luncheon to Fairy Banquets" Step into a world where feasting knows no bounds

Background imageFeasting Collection: Feast of Achelous, c1615. Artist: Jan Brueghel the Elder

Feast of Achelous, c1615. Artist: Jan Brueghel the Elder
Feast of Achelous, c1615. Located in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, New York

Background imageFeasting Collection: Banquet, 1574. Artist: Antoon Claeissens

Banquet, 1574. Artist: Antoon Claeissens
Banquet, 1574. From the collection of the Groeninge Museum, Bruges, Belgium

Background imageFeasting Collection: The Banquet in the Pine Forest, 1482-1483. Artist: Sandro Botticelli

The Banquet in the Pine Forest, 1482-1483. Artist: Sandro Botticelli
The Banquet in the Pine Forest, 1482-1483. From the collection of the Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid

Background imageFeasting Collection: The Hunting Party, 16th century. Artist: Bernaert van Orley

The Hunting Party, 16th century. Artist: Bernaert van Orley
The Hunting Party, 16th century

Background imageFeasting Collection: Heavenly scene, 18th century. Artist: Jacob de Wit

Heavenly scene, 18th century. Artist: Jacob de Wit
Heavenly scene, 18th century

Background imageFeasting Collection: Herods Feast, 17th century. Artist: Frans Francken II

Herods Feast, 17th century. Artist: Frans Francken II
Herods Feast, 17th century. Found in the collection of the Regional A Deineka Art Gallery, Kursk, Russia

Background imageFeasting Collection: A Plantagenet king of England dining

A Plantagenet king of England dining. The king depicted is possibly Henry II, who reigned from 1154-1189. Chromolithograph from medieval manuscript

Background imageFeasting Collection: A arabic feast, with couscous, Algeria

A arabic feast, with couscous, Algeria
Many Arabic men and children gather around to feast on couscous out of a large tajine. Date: 1910

Background imageFeasting Collection: Kokand, Uzbekistan - Men and boys on a Feast Day Festival

Kokand, Uzbekistan - Men and boys on a Feast Day Festival
Kokand, Uzbekistan - Local Men and boys on a Feast Day Festival. Date: circa 1908

Background imageFeasting Collection: Feasting, c. 1600

Feasting, c. 1600
Feasting, c.1600. A party of people sit at a long table in a room with a roaring log fire and eat and drink their fill. Date: C.1600

Background imageFeasting Collection: Bringing in the Boars Head (and the Colmans Mustard!)

Bringing in the Boars Head (and the Colmans Mustard!) - Christmas Feasting tradition. Date: circa 17th century

Background imageFeasting Collection: The Graphic cover - Christmas Number 1910

The Graphic cover - Christmas Number 1910
Front cover of The Graphic Christmas Number for 1910 featuring a jester, servant and page boy in Tudor dress bringing in boars head at a festive feast. Date: 1910

Background imageFeasting Collection: Christmas Feasting in the 14th century

Christmas Feasting in the 14th century
Artists impression of a banquet of the 14th century. The tables were narrow and movable, consisting of boards resting on trestles

Background imageFeasting Collection: Charles II knights the sirloin

Charles II knights the sirloin
Charles II knights a " Sir Loin" of beef at a feast. Date: 1600s

Background imageFeasting Collection: Village Gathering - Dutch Treat

Village Gathering - Dutch Treat
A getthering in a Dutch village after the " Horrors of the Spanish War" (part of the Dutch Revolt). Date: circa 1610s

Background imageFeasting Collection: Theatrical Pleasures Plate 5 Feasting Saloon

Theatrical Pleasures Plate 5 Feasting Saloon
Artokoloro

Background imageFeasting Collection: The Triumph of Bacchus (oil on canvas)

The Triumph of Bacchus (oil on canvas)
XIR91006 The Triumph of Bacchus (oil on canvas) by Natoire, Charles Joseph (1700-77); 160x194 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageFeasting Collection: Of glotons and dronkardes, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation

Of glotons and dronkardes, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation
XJF486408 Of glotons and dronkardes, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools, from an edition published in 1874 (engraving) by German School

Background imageFeasting Collection: Cincinnatus receiving the deputies of Rome (oil on canvas)

Cincinnatus receiving the deputies of Rome (oil on canvas)
XIR387354 Cincinnatus receiving the deputies of Rome (oil on canvas) by Belgian School, (16th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans

Background imageFeasting Collection: The Royal Banquet, illustration from Atlas Chinensis by Arnoldus Montanus

The Royal Banquet, illustration from Atlas Chinensis by Arnoldus Montanus
XJF384037 The Royal Banquet, illustration from Atlas Chinensis by Arnoldus Montanus, 1671 (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFeasting Collection: Christmas Entertainment, an illustration from A Book of Roxburghe Ballads

Christmas Entertainment, an illustration from A Book of Roxburghe Ballads
XJF368428 Christmas Entertainment, an illustration from A Book of Roxburghe Ballads (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School

Background imageFeasting Collection: View of antique Thessaly from the Atlas Major, 1662 (coloured engraving)

View of antique Thessaly from the Atlas Major, 1662 (coloured engraving)
XOT366483 View of antique Thessaly from the Atlas Major, 1662 (coloured engraving) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFeasting Collection: Triclinium, dinner in a formal Roman dining room, food and drink, man, interior, couch

Triclinium, dinner in a formal Roman dining room, food and drink, man, interior, couch, chaise longue, klinai, feasting, roman domestic life, triclinia, 19th century engraving, liszt gourmet archive

Background imageFeasting Collection: General Swallow all o feasting on a French fricassee, Holland, William, active 1782-1817

General Swallow all o feasting on a French fricassee, Holland, William, active 1782-1817, engraving 1799, a gigantic Russian soldier

Background imageFeasting Collection: Monkey Banquet, 1810 (oil on wood)

Monkey Banquet, 1810 (oil on wood)
XIR425253 Monkey Banquet, 1810 (oil on wood) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 25x34 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Banquet des Singes; ); Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageFeasting Collection: Christmas (engraving)

Christmas (engraving)
XJF391509 Christmas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageFeasting Collection: Flemish Fete (oil on copper)

Flemish Fete (oil on copper)
XMN39074 Flemish Fete (oil on copper) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); 29x40 cm; Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageFeasting Collection: A Princely Banquet, 1491 (woodcut) (b / w photo)

A Princely Banquet, 1491 (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF275601 A Princely Banquet, 1491 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by German School, (15th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageFeasting Collection: January, February, March and April, from The Julius Calendar and Hymnal

January, February, March and April, from The Julius Calendar and Hymnal
XJF277620 January, February, March and April, from The Julius Calendar and Hymnal, illustration from History of the English People (engraving) (b/w photo)

Background imageFeasting Collection: The Feast, c. 1600 (engraving by Nicolaes de Bruyn)

The Feast, c. 1600 (engraving by Nicolaes de Bruyn)
XJF2639769 The Feast, c.1600 (engraving by Nicolaes de Bruyn) by Vos, Maarten de (1532-1603) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFeasting Collection: A domestic scene (right hand section of a scroll) (see 22591 and 136098)

A domestic scene (right hand section of a scroll) (see 22591 and 136098)
XCF22592 A domestic scene (right hand section of a scroll) (see 22591 and 136098) of a scroll) (see 22592 and 136098) by Japanese School, (18th century); Private Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Background imageFeasting Collection: The Feast of the Prodigal Son, 1644 (oil on board)

The Feast of the Prodigal Son, 1644 (oil on board)
XIR135398 The Feast of the Prodigal Son, 1644 (oil on board) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 70x89 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageFeasting Collection: The Harvest Supper, from the Roxburghe Ballads (woodcut) (b / w photo)

The Harvest Supper, from the Roxburghe Ballads (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF130988 The Harvest Supper, from the Roxburghe Ballads (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageFeasting Collection: The Feast of Venus, 1635-6 (oil on canvas)

The Feast of Venus, 1635-6 (oil on canvas)
XOS1121252 The Feast of Venus, 1635-6 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 217x350 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageFeasting Collection: Madame Pompadour entertaining guests in the 18th century, from Histoire de France

Madame Pompadour entertaining guests in the 18th century, from Histoire de France
KW1547395 Madame Pompadour entertaining guests in the 18th century, from Histoire de France, published c.1880 (engraving) by French School

Background imageFeasting Collection: A domestic scene, left section of a scroll (see 22591-2)

A domestic scene, left section of a scroll (see 22591-2)
XCF136098 A domestic scene, left section of a scroll (see 22591-2) by Japanese School, (18th century); Private Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Background imageFeasting Collection: Feasting and Warming, Zodiacal Sign of Aquarius

Feasting and Warming, Zodiacal Sign of Aquarius; Workshop of the Master of James IV of Scotland, Flemish, before 1465 - about 1541; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1510 - 1520; Tempera colors, gold

Background imageFeasting Collection: Claes Jansz Visscher (Dutch, 1586-1587-1652), Procession of Feasting Lepers, 1608

Claes Jansz Visscher (Dutch, 1586-1587-1652), Procession of Feasting Lepers, 1608, etching

Background imageFeasting Collection: Feasting in the harem, Constantinople, Turkey. Stereograph, c1913

Feasting in the harem, Constantinople, Turkey. Stereograph, c1913
TURKISH HAREM, c1913. Feasting in the harem, Constantinople, Turkey. Stereograph, c1913

Background imageFeasting Collection: Harold II (c1022-1066) last Anglo-Saxon king of England 1066. Harold and companions feasting

Harold II (c1022-1066) last Anglo-Saxon king of England 1066. Harold and companions feasting. Bayeux Tapestry

Background imageFeasting Collection: Thawing Snow, 1895. Pal Szinyei Merse (1845-1920) Hungarian painter. Remnants

Thawing Snow, 1895. Pal Szinyei Merse (1845-1920) Hungarian painter. Remnants of snow on a bleak landscape. Melt water in stream. In foreground crows are feasting on a carcass. Winter Cold Abandonment

Background imageFeasting Collection: January: Man feasting (Janus). Janus (two-faced Roman god, keeper of the gate of

January: Man feasting (Janus). Janus (two-faced Roman god, keeper of the gate of heaven) in roundel on centre left. Astrological sign for Aquarius, the Water Carrier. From Bedford Hours. French c1423

Background imageFeasting Collection: The Marriage Feast. Man with bagpipes at bottom left. Guests feasting and drinking

The Marriage Feast. Man with bagpipes at bottom left. Guests feasting and drinking. Bride, wearing crown, sits at table on centre right

Background imageFeasting Collection: Triclinium

Triclinium, Dinner In A Formal Roman Dining Room, Food And Drink, Man, Interior, Couch, Chaise Longue, Klinai, Feasting, Roman Domestic Life, Triclinia, 19th Century Engraving, Liszt Gourmet Archive

Background imageFeasting Collection: General Swallow All O Feasting On A French Fricassee

General Swallow All O Feasting On A French Fricassee, Holland, William, Active 1782-1817, Engraving 1799, A Gigantic Russian Soldier

Background imageFeasting Collection: 0390000667

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Witches and sorcerers feasting at the Sabbath. Woodcut from Francesco Maria Guazzo Compendium Maleficarum, Milan, 1608

Background imageFeasting Collection: View into a kitchen window looking down at table surrounded by candles

View into a kitchen window looking down at table surrounded by candles




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"Indulging in the Art of Feasting: From John Bull's Luncheon to Fairy Banquets" Step into a world where feasting knows no bounds, as we explore the diverse realms of culinary delight. Join us on a journey through time and art, where lavish spreads and extravagant meals take center stage. In Hogarth's Election series, witness the comical chaos of British Cooks cramming Old Grumble Gizzard with Bonne Chere. The vibrant scene captures the essence of indulgence and excess during this lively period. Travel further back in time to the Middle Ages, as depicted by Pauline Baynes. Feast your eyes upon grand banquets fit for kings and queens, showcasing opulent displays of food and drink that were once reserved for royalty alone. The Graphic Christmas Number front cover from 1932 invites us to celebrate the holiday season with a feast that promises joyous merriment. A visual spectacle filled with delectable treats awaits those who dare to partake in this festive gathering. Delve into religious narratives such as the Feast from Book of Esther artwork dating back to 1430. Experience the tension between power and salvation as Esther bravely confronts her oppressor amidst an elaborate banquet setting. Transport yourself to ancient Rome with illustrations from Quo Vadis?, where A Banquet in Nero's palace unfolds before your eyes. Witness decadence at its peak as emperors revel in luxury while their subjects yearn for freedom beyond these walls. Marvel at King James I feasting alongside Spanish ambassadors, symbolizing diplomacy through shared meals. This historic moment showcases how food can bridge cultural divides and foster understanding among nations. Venture into mythical realms where Fairies and Elves Feast under moonlit skies. Immerse yourself in enchantment as magical creatures gather around tables adorned with nature's bounty – a reminder that even fantastical beings appreciate good company over delightful repasts.