Kermesse Collection

The Triumph of the Archduchess Isabella (1556-1633) in the Brussels Ommeganck of
WMA69871 The Triumph of the Archduchess Isabella (1556-1633) in the Brussels Ommeganck of Sunday 31st May 1615 (oil on canvas) (see 75629 for detail) by Alsloot

The Peasant Dance, 1568-1569. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Peasant Dance, 1568-1569. The opening of a kermesse (village fair), with a traditional dance performed by two couples. From the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria

Fight between Carnival and Lent, 1559 (oil on oak panel)
XAM634 Fight between Carnival and Lent, 1559 (oil on oak panel) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); 26.5x39.4 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

BRUEGEL: ST. GEORGEs DAY. Line engraving, c1600, by H. Cook after a drawing by Peter Bruegel the Elder

St. Martins Day Kermis, 1565-1569. Artist: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
St. Martins Day Kermis, 1565-1569. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Summer. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
Summer. Private Collection

Grand Festival of the Municipality and Royal Academy of Antwerp: restoration of the Old Bourse, 1864 Creator: Unknown
Grand Festival of the Municipality and Royal Academy of Antwerp: temporary restoration of the Old Bourse during the fair, 1864

Bicentenary Festival of the Royal Academy of Antwerp: procession to the Cathedral..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
Bicentenary Festival of the Royal Academy of Antwerp: procession to the Cathedral of Notre Dame on Monday, August 22, 1864

Grand Festival of the Municipality and Royal Academy of Antwerp…Antwerp Crowning Teniers, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Grand Festival of the Municipality and Royal Academy of Antwerp: inauguration of an allegorical statue of Antwerp crowning the bust of Teniers, 1864. View of '...the inauguration of M

Peasants Making Merry (Kermis), 1574. Creators: Lucas van Valckenborch, Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Peasants Making Merry (Kermis), 1574

Kermis Fair singer, 1900-1999. Creator: Unknown
Kermis Fair singer, 1900-1999. A showman points to nine prints on a stage. A woman is playing the harp. On the right a boy with balloons

A Flemish Kermis with a Performance of the Farce ‘Een cluyte van Plaeyerwater, c.1570. Creator: Peeter Baltens
A Flemish Kermis with a Performance of the Farce Een cluyte van Plaeyerwater, c.1570

Landscape with Figures and a Village Fair (Village Kermesse), 1615. Creator: Adriaen van de Venne
Landscape with Figures and a Village Fair (Village Kermesse), 1615

Peasant Fair, c.1665. Creator: David Teniers II
Peasant Fair, c.1665. Other Title(s): St George's Day Kermis. Country folk talking, eating and drinking, dancing to the bagpipes, falling over drunk (bottom left)

The St Martin's Day Kermis, c.1540-c.1598. Creator: Peeter Baltens
The St Martin's Day Kermis, c.1540-c.1598. Religious festival: a rowdy mob crowds around a cask of wine. On the right, Saint Martin cuts his cloak in half to clothe a beggar

Country Kermis, 1639. Creator: Pieter de Bloot
Country Kermis, 1639

Country Kermis, 1680-1704. Creator: Cornelis Dusart
Country Kermis, 1680-1704. Feast day of St Martin: woman playing a hurdy-gurdy and boy playing the flute. Note child on hobby-horse

St. Martin's Day Kermis, Second half of the16th cen.. Creator: Balten (Baltens), Pieter (Peeter) (1525-1598)
St. Martin's Day Kermis, Second half of the16th century. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

The Kermis of Saint George, c. 1559. Creator: Johannes van Doetecum I
The Kermis of Saint George, c. 1559

La kermesse, between 1660 and 1700. Creator: Mathys Schoevaerdts
La kermesse, between 1660 and 1700. Dutch festival involving feasting and dancing, detail

La kermesse, between 1660 and 1700. Creator: Mathys Schoevaerdts
La kermesse, between 1660 and 1700. Dutch festival involving feasting and dancing

The Fair, 1921 (oil on canvas)
3471328 The Fair, 1921 (oil on canvas) by Permeke, Constant (1886-1952); 78x110.5 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders, photo Hugo Maertens

A Kermesse (gouache on paper)
CTS441469 A Kermesse (gouache on paper) by Brueghel, Jan (1568-1625) (follower of); 40.2x51.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Village Festival
RAF81431 Village Festival by Droochsloot, Joost Cornelisz. (1586-1666); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

A Village Kermesse, (oil on panel)
827655 A Village Kermesse, (oil on panel) by Cleve, Maerten van (1527-81); 72.7x105.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Village Kermesse. Marten van Cleve (1527-1581). Oil on panel

Gentry at a Village Kermesse (oil on copper) (see 401847 for pair)
CH401848 Gentry at a Village Kermesse (oil on copper) (see 401847 for pair) by Kessel, Jan van, the Elder (1626-79); 16.5x22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Dutch Fishing Village Volendam (litho)
1627418 A Dutch Fishing Village Volendam (litho) by Haite, George Charles (1855-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dutch Fishing Village Volendam)

A Carnival on the Feast Day of St. George in a village near Antwerp (oil on canvas)
CH19428 A Carnival on the Feast Day of St. George in a village near Antwerp (oil on canvas) by Grimmer or Grimer, Abel (1570-1619); Private Collection; (add.info)

A village kermesse with figures dancing around a maypole (oil on copper)
6352531 A village kermesse with figures dancing around a maypole (oil on copper) by Bredael, Joseph van (1688-1739); 27.3x36.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish

The Kermesse at Nice, Selling Flowers for the Poor (engraving)
1062346 The Kermesse at Nice, Selling Flowers for the Poor (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kermesse at Nice, Selling Flowers for the Poor)

Peasant Dance, 1568 (oil on panel) (detail of 68947 and 186442)
BBC186443 Peasant Dance, 1568 (oil on panel) (detail of 68947 and 186442) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish, out of copyright

On August 4th and 5th 1910 there was a big fire starting at central gallery and quickly spreading destroying several pavilions that had to be replaced

Village Feast of Saint George. Creator: Vinckboons, David (1576-1629)
Village Feast of Saint George. Private Collection

The Village Fair (Kermis), before 1565. Creator: Balten, Pieter (1525-1598)
The Village Fair (Kermis), before 1565. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

The Kermis at Hoboken, ca. 1559. Creator: Frans Hogenberg
The Kermis at Hoboken, ca. 1559

The Kermis of Saint George, ca. 1569; printed 1601. Creator: Johannes van Doetecum I
The Kermis of Saint George, ca. 1569; printed 1601

The Kermess Under the Great Tree, 1610-85. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Kermess Under the Great Tree, 1610-85

The Village Fair, 1549. 1549. Creator: Possibly by Peeter van der Borcht
The Village Fair, 1549

Flemish Kermesse. Creator: Bol, Hans (1534-1593)
Flemish Kermesse. Found in the Collection of Snijders&Rockoxhuis

Kermesse. Creator: Brouwer, Adriaen (c. 1605-1638)
Kermesse. Found in the Collection of Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai

Village Dance, ca. 1600. Creator: Anonymous
Village Dance, ca. 1600. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

A Kermess, 1697. Creator: Dusart, Cornelis (1660-1704)
A Kermess, 1697. Found in the Collection of Sinebrychoffin Taidemuseo, Helsinki

St. Martins Day Kermis, 1598. Artist: Balten, Pieter (1525-1598)
St. Martins Day Kermis, 1598. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Kermis, 17th century. Artist: Peeter Gysels
Kermis, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History and Art, Serpukhov, Russia

Kermesse game ninepins
Kermesse and game of ninepins

Kermesse

Peasant Fair, 1559. Creator: Peeter van der Borcht
Peasant Fair, 1559

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"Kermesse: A Celebration of Life and Culture Through Art" Step into the vibrant world of kermesse, a traditional festival celebrated in various European countries. This captivating event has been immortalized in art throughout history, capturing the essence of joy and community. One such masterpiece is "The Triumph of the Archduchess Isabella (1556-1633) in the Brussels Ommeganck. " Painted with meticulous detail, it showcases the grandeur and splendor of this festive occasion. The archduchess's triumphant presence symbolizes unity and pride within her realm. In Pieter Bruegel the Elder's "The Peasant Dance, " we witness a lively gathering where peasants come together to revel in music and dance. Bruegel masterfully portrays their exuberance, highlighting their simple yet profound enjoyment of life's pleasures. Another notable artwork is "Fight between Carnival and Lent, " an oil painting that contrasts two opposing forces - indulgence versus restraint. This allegorical battle serves as a reminder to find balance amidst festivities, emphasizing the transient nature of merriment. Bruegel's influence continues with his line engraving titled "ST. George’s Day Kermis. " The intricate details bring forth scenes from this religious celebration, showcasing both devotion and revelry intertwined harmoniously. Moving forward to St. Martin's Day Kermis by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, we are transported back to 16th-century village life. With bustling stalls selling goods and merry villagers engaging in games and dances, this painting encapsulates the spirit of communal celebration during kermesse. "The Fair" by an unknown artist takes us into a more modern era while still capturing the enchantment through vibrant colors on canvas. It reminds us that these celebrations have stood the test of time as cherished moments for communities worldwide. From gouache on paper depictions to oil paintings on panel, a recurring theme in art.