Thanksgiving is in full force here in the United States, so we imagine that many of our readers are currently in the process of devouring an enormous, multi-course meal surrounded by friends and family of equally rapacious appetites. Or maybe you have already gorged yourself on a cornucopia of turkey and various side dishes and have now slipped into a food-induced coma. Either way, you are celebrating America's favorite feast-worthy holiday right.
Just in case you weren't sure if your festive eating was up to par, we've put together a slideshow of the 15 best banquets in art to help you make your Thanksgiving the greatest feast possible. These works of art span the decadent dinners of the Roman Empire to medieval Europe all the way to 20th century America, capturing the day of plenty in all its sumptuous glory. We just hope you're not too stuffed to take a look.
John Currin's Thanksgiving
Is this what your Turkey face looks like? Image: John Currin, "Thanksgiving," 2003
Jan Mandijn's Burlesque Feast
This is like a snapshot straight out of your Thanksgiving family album, right? Image: Jan Mandijn (or Mandyn), "Burlesque Feast," c. 1550
Norman Rockwell's "Freedom of Want"
The most iconic of the American feast paintings, don't you think? Norman Rockwell, "Freedom of Want," 1943
Jean Leon Gerome Ferris' "The First Thanksgiving"
We highly doubt the first Thanksgiving really looked like this, but we'll let you be the judge of that. Image: Jean Leon Gerome Ferris, "The First Thanksgiving," c. 1912-1915
Diego Velazquez' The Triumph of Bacchus
When in Rome. Image: Diego Velazquez, "The Triumph of Bacchus, or the Drunkards," 1629
Kent Bellows' Self-Portrait with Wine Glass (Gluttony)
Hands down the most intimidating diner we have ever seen. <a href="http://kentbellows.org/">Kent Bellows</a>, "Self-Portrait with Wine Glass (Gluttony)", 2000 Acrylic on panel 35 ? 29 3/4 in 88.9 ? 75.6 cm <a href="http://kentbellows.bigcartel.com/">The Kent Bellows Studio</a> & Center for Visual Arts
Jan Steen's The Merry Family
Look, even the infant is getting into the festivities. Image: Jan Steen, "The Merry Family," 1668
Doris Lee's Thanksgiving
Where are all the men, amiright? Image: Doris Lee, "Thanksgiving Dinner," 1935
William Hogarth's An Election Entertainment
We know, we know. You really don't want to hear about the election anymore. But man, do these electoral entertainers really know how to feast. Image: William Hogarth, "An Election Entertainment," 1754
Vincent van Gogh's The Potato Eaters
Times were hard, but at least there was tea and starch to be had. Image: Vincent van Gogh, "The Potato Eaters," 1885
Pieter Brueghel the Younger's Wedding Feast in front of a Farm
Literally farm-to-table, guys. Image: Pieter Brueghel the Younger, "Wedding Feast in front of a Farm," c. 1620-1625
Jacob Jordaens' Feast of Beans
While they're not potatoes, you can't really forget the bean's crucial role in proper dining either. Here, here for beans! Image: Jacob Jordaens, "Fest des Bohnenk?nigs (Feast of Beans)", c. 1640-1645
Adriaen Brouwer's Das Schlachtfest
These guys are clearly in the post-eating phase. Hence the many passed out revelers. Adriaen Brouwer, "Das Schlachtfest," c. 1630-1640
Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper
THE feast. Image: Leonardo da Vinci, "The Last Supper", 1495-1498
BONUS: Judy Chicago's The Dinner Party
Let's face it. At times you'd rather dine with Virginia Woolf and Georgia O'Keeffe than your weird relatives. Image: Judy Chicago, "The Dinner Party," 1974-1979 (AP Photo/The Brooklyn Museum, Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art)
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