Feasting Collection

John Bull taking Luncheon or British Cooks cramming Old Grumble Gizzard with Bonne Chere
2966820 John Bull taking Luncheon or British Cooks cramming Old Grumble Gizzard with Bonne Chere, pub 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Hogarth Election / 1Of4(C)
THE ELECTION An election entertainment: a Whig banquet, with Tories demonstrating outside plate 1 of 4 Date: 1755

Feasting in the Middle Ages by Pauline Baynes
A detailed scene depicting a medieval feast with a jester and performing monkeys entertaining diners while they are served exotic looking roast birds (heron and peacock). 1958

Feast from Book of Esther, 1430 artwork
Feast from Book of Esther. Illuminated manuscript miniature from the 15th-century Alba Bible, depicting the feast given by Queen Vashti and King Ahasuerus of Persia (The Book of Esther)

Fairies and Elves Feast
Feasting and fun among the fuchsias - fairies and elves are visited by butterflies, which gives you some idea how tiny they are !

A Banquet in Neros palace, illustration from Quo Vadis
CHT221521 A Banquet in Neros palace, illustration from Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz (1846-1916), c.1910 (colour litho) by Checa y Sanz, Ulpiano (1860-1916); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

The Graphic Christmas Number front cover 1932
Front cover of The Graphic Christmas Number for 1932 with an illustration of a lively medieval banquet, with a jester ushering an enormous boars head on a platter. Date: 1932

King James I feasting with Spanish ambassadors
King James I of England (and VI of Scotland) feasting with Spanish ambassadors

Page from William Caxton's edition of the prologue of Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales'
3329855 Page from William Caxton's edition of the prologue of Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales'; (add.info)

Debauchery and licentiousness in the 16th century, after the painting by Marten de Vos
955330 Debauchery and licentiousness in the 16th century, after the painting by Marten de Vos. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Stone carved plaque depicting a scene of ritual feasting and musicians, Khafajeh, Mesopotamia c.2600-2300 BC (stone)
3288592 Stone carved plaque depicting a scene of ritual feasting and musicians, Khafajeh, Mesopotamia c.2600-2300 BC (stone); Photo © Zev Radovan.

The Rich Man and Lazarus. Creator: School of Frans Francken I
The Rich Man and Lazarus, Unknown date

The Feast of the Seagods, 1561. Creator: Frans Floris
The Feast of the Seagods, 1561

The Banquet of Herod. Salome Presents the Head of John the Baptist, 1623-1626. Creator: Frans Francken II
The Banquet of Herod. Salome Presents the Head of John the Baptist, 1623-1626

The Marriage of Peleus and Thetis, 1583-1625. Creators: Jan Brueghel the Elder, Johannes Rottenhammer the elder
The Marriage of Peleus and Thetis, 1583-1625. Attributed to Jan Brueghel d.AE. (1568-1625) and Hans Rottenhammer (1564-1625)

The Marriage at Cana, 1579-1625. Creators: Johannes Rottenhammer the elder, Jacopo Tintoretto
The Marriage at Cana, 1579-1625

Italian Harvest Festival at Monte Testaccio near Rome, 1825. Creator: Carl Gustaf Hjalmar Mörner
Italian Harvest Festival at Monte Testaccio near Rome, 1825

The Feast of Anthony and Cleopatra, late 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Leandro Bassano
The Feast of Anthony and Cleopatra, late 16th-early 17th century. Note black child waiting on the Egyptian queen who touches her pearl earring

Feasting and musicians, 1290. Creator: Unknown
Feasting and musicians, 1290. Page from the Beaupre Antiphonary, vol. 2

The Wedding Feast of Peleus and Thetis, 1589. Creator: Jacques de Gheyn II
The Wedding Feast of Peleus and Thetis, 1589

Lazarus and the Rich Man, 1544-1700. Creator: Jacopo Bassano (copy after)
Lazarus and the Rich Man, 1544-1700

Merry Company, 1629. Creator: Isaac Elias
Merry Company, 1629. Other Title(s): A Festive Company; A Party

The rich man and Lazarus, unknown date. Creator: Anon
The rich man and Lazarus, unknown date

Bacchanal, c18th century. Creator: Ottmar Elliger the Younger
Bacchanal, c18th century

Lazarus and the Rich Man, 1661. Creator: Barent Fabritius
Lazarus and the Rich Man, 1661

Parable of the Rich Man and Poor Lazarus, c.1550-c.1575. Creator: Anon
Parable of the Rich Man and Poor Lazarus, c.1550-c.1575

Wedding Feast of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary and Louis of Thuringia in the Wartburg, inner left wing of an altarpiece made for the Grote Kerk in Dordrecht, c.1490-c.1495

The Feast of Herod. Salome Bringing the Head of St John the Baptist on a Charger, 1600-1699. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
The Feast of Herod. Salome Bringing the Head of St John the Baptist on a Charger, 1600-1699

A Gathering of Gods, 1657-1705. Creator: Johannes van Haensbergen
A Gathering of Gods, 1657-1705

Episode of a feast at Amager, 1854. Creator: Julius Exner
Episode of a feast at Amager, 1854

The Prodigal Son Wasting his Inheritance, 1724-1761. Creator: Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner
The Prodigal Son Wasting his Inheritance, 1724-1761

Procession of Feasting Lepers, 1608. Creator: Claes Jansz Visscher
Procession of Feasting Lepers, 1608

The Wedding Feast of Cupid and Psyche, c. 1635. Creator: François Perrier
The Wedding Feast of Cupid and Psyche, c. 1635

Le satyre et le paysan, between 1644 and 1645. Creators: Jacob Jordaens, Workshop of Jacob Jordaens
Le satyre et le paysan, between 1644 and 1645. The satyr and the peasant. Subject drawn from Aesop's fables

Venetian-style feast (right part), between 1846 and 1851. Creator: Louis Candide Boulanger
Venetian-style feast (right part), between 1846 and 1851

Venetian-style feast (central part), between 1846 and 1851. Creator: Louis Candide Boulanger
Venetian-style feast (central part), between 1846 and 1851

Venetian style feast (left part), between 1846 and 1851. Creator: Louis Candide Boulanger
Venetian style feast (left part), between 1846 and 1851

Venetian style feast (left part), between 1846 and 1851. Creator: Louis Candide Boulanger
Venetian style feast (left part), between 1846 and 1851

The Last Supper, 1615/1620. Creator: Jan Muller
The Last Supper, 1615/1620

Judith feasted by Holofernes (oil on canvas)
1216852 Judith feasted by Holofernes (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88) (circle of); 27x57 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Paolo Caliari)

The Parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus, 17th century. Artist: Frans Francken II
The Parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Yekaterinburg, Russia

DANIEL AT THE FEAST
Mysterious graffiti appear on the wall when Belshazzar, last king of Babylon, is feasting, Daniel tells him, rightly, that they spell doom for him : the king dies that night

Dead girld finds her friends nor=t missing her
The dead girl returns - and finds her former friends feasting with no thought for her

The rich man and Lazarus (oil on panel)
3930927 The rich man and Lazarus (oil on panel); 115x171 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Gospel according to St Luke)

Jays feasting on acorns by David Parry

Belshazzars Feast (First steel plate), June 1, 1826. Creator: John Martin
Belshazzars Feast (First steel plate), June 1, 1826

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Africa. Tanzania. Female Lions after feasting at a kill at Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Date: 26/08/2005

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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.