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Roasting Collection

From the heart of Africa to the bustling streets of Istanbul, roasting traditions span continents and cultures

Background imageRoasting Collection: Ethiopian coffee ceremony, Lalibela, Wollo, Ethiopia, Africa

Ethiopian coffee ceremony, Lalibela, Wollo, Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageRoasting Collection: Doner kebab cooking, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Doner kebab cooking, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Background imageRoasting Collection: Anger (Ira), from the series of the The Seven Deadly Sins, engraved

Anger (Ira), from the series of the The Seven Deadly Sins, engraved
XJF175730 Anger (Ira), from the series of the " The Seven Deadly Sins", engraved by Pieter van der Heyden (c.1530-72) and published by Hieronymus Cock (c.1510-70)

Background imageRoasting Collection: South American cannibals, 16th century

South American cannibals, 16th century
South American cannibals. 16th-century artwork of indigenous people of South American dismembering and roasting their slain enemies

Background imageRoasting Collection: Wheel worked by dog - turning roasting spit, Carmarthenshire

Wheel worked by dog - turning roasting spit, Carmarthenshire
Wheel worked by a dog for turning the roasting spit - used until the end of the first quarter of the 19th century. This example was the property of the late Sir John Williams, Bart

Background imageRoasting Collection: Curius Dentatus refusing bribes from Samnites

Curius Dentatus refusing bribes from Samnites
Manius Curius Dentatus, Roman consul and plebeian hero, though living on turnips, refuses bribes from the Samnites. He is noted for ending the Samnite War

Background imageRoasting Collection: Ox roasting at Stratford-upon-Avon Mop Fair

Ox roasting at Stratford-upon-Avon Mop Fair
Scene showing an ox being roasted at the Stratford upon Avon annual Mop Fair, Warwickshire. Farm workers, labourers, servants and some craftsmen would work for their employer from October to October

Background imageRoasting Collection: Frys Chocolates

Frys Chocolates
Advertisement for Frys Chocolate and Cocoa Manufactory in Bristol showing illustrations of the roasting room, boiling sugar, grinding chocolate, the pan room

Background imageRoasting Collection: Coffee ceremony, Lalibela, Wollo region, Ethiopia, Africa

Coffee ceremony, Lalibela, Wollo region, Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageRoasting Collection: The Monkey and the Cat

The Monkey and the Cat
THE MONKEY AND THE CAT A monkey persuades a cat to steal chestnuts roasting on the fire; the monkey eats the nuts and the cat gets the blame

Background imageRoasting Collection: French street trader selling hot roasted chestnuts 1908

French street trader selling hot roasted chestnuts 1908
Parisienne woman holding out a small bag to receive some hot roasted chestnuts from a street trader. Date: 1908

Background imageRoasting Collection: The roasting of cocoa beans at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory

The roasting of cocoa beans at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory
5310111 The roasting of cocoa beans at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the roasting of cocoa beans at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory, Bristol)

Background imageRoasting Collection: The Loving Couple, after a 15th century engraving by J. Matham

The Loving Couple, after a 15th century engraving by J. Matham. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis
955328 The Loving Couple, after a 15th century engraving by J. Matham. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Background imageRoasting Collection: An engraving depicting the roasting of copper in a furnace, C

An engraving depicting the roasting of copper in a furnace, C. A is cakes of copper, B wooden bundles for heating
5311033 An engraving depicting the roasting of copper in a furnace, C. A is cakes of copper, B wooden bundles for heating, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageRoasting Collection: Roasting spits in the Kitchens at Trinity College Dublin

Roasting spits in the Kitchens at Trinity College Dublin
5308123 Roasting spits in the Kitchens at Trinity College Dublin.; (add.info.: Illustration showing the Roasting spits in the Kitchens at Trinity College Dublin. 1892)

Background imageRoasting Collection: A kitchen scene

A kitchen scene
5310041 A kitchen scene; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a kitchen scene showing a range manufactured by Henry Goddard of Nottingham)

Background imageRoasting Collection: Roasting gold ore

Roasting gold ore
863652 Roasting gold ore; (add.info.: Roasting gold ore in order to recover the precious metal. From 1683 English edition of Lazarus Ercker "Beschreibung allerfurnemisten mineralischen Ertzt)

Background imageRoasting Collection: Roasting Coffee Beans, 1866 (engraving)

Roasting Coffee Beans, 1866 (engraving)
1574578 Roasting Coffee Beans, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Roasting coffee beans. Engraving, London, 1866.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageRoasting Collection: 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. 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

Background imageRoasting Collection: A Mid-day Halt on the Rio Trombutas, Brazil, 1857. Creator: Unknown

A Mid-day Halt on the Rio Trombutas, Brazil, 1857. Creator: Unknown
A Mid-day Halt on the Rio Trombutas, Brazil, 1857. Among the experiences of the Colt revolver we know none more interesting than those of Mr

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

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

Background imageRoasting Collection: Interior with Gamblers and Drinkers, c.1620-c.1625. Creator: Anon

Interior with Gamblers and Drinkers, c.1620-c.1625. Creator: Anon
Interior with Gamblers and Drinkers, c.1620-c.1625

Background imageRoasting Collection: 'Christmas in Servia -- Preparing the National Dish, 1890. Creator: Unknown

'Christmas in Servia -- Preparing the National Dish, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'Christmas in Servia -- Preparing the National Dish, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Background imageRoasting Collection: Roasting the Baron of Beef by Gas, in the Castle-Yard, Exeter, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Roasting the Baron of Beef by Gas, in the Castle-Yard, Exeter, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Roasting the Baron of Beef by Gas, in the Castle-Yard, Exeter, [Devon], 1850. Event during the annual meeting and exhibition of the Royal Agricultural Society

Background imageRoasting Collection: Roasting Stand with Drip Pan, c. 1938. Creator: Roy Weber

Roasting Stand with Drip Pan, c. 1938. Creator: Roy Weber
Roasting Stand with Drip Pan, c. 1938

Background imageRoasting Collection: Hard Labor Convicts Roasting Ore in the Yard of the Kutomara Plant, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov

Hard Labor Convicts Roasting Ore in the Yard of the Kutomara Plant, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov
Hard Labor Convicts Roasting Ore in the Yard of the Kutomara Plant, 1891. One of 74 views taken in July 1891 and contained in the albumTipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi

Background imageRoasting Collection: The Reinforcements for Canada: dinner-time and serving out of the grog on board a troop... 1862

The Reinforcements for Canada: dinner-time and serving out of the grog on board a troop... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Reinforcements for Canada: dinner-time and serving out of the grog on board a troop-ship at Woolwich, 1862. Although there is now every reason to hope...that the cloud which a short time ago

Background imageRoasting Collection: A roast pig on a spit, West Country

A roast pig on a spit, West Country. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageRoasting Collection: Brazilian cannibals depicted by de Bry

Brazilian cannibals depicted by de Bry
Cannibals reported by Portuguese conquistadores. Here some are shown roasting their victims on a spit. Date: 1530

Background imageRoasting Collection: Brazilian cannibals, 1530

Brazilian cannibals, 1530
Cannibals reported by Portuguese conquistadores. Here some are shown roasting their victims on a spit. Date: 1530

Background imageRoasting Collection: Roasting of the baron of beef for the Christmastide Festival

Roasting of the baron of beef for the Christmastide Festival, held over a weekend in the first week in December each year. Date: 1900

Background imageRoasting Collection: Fireplace in the kitchen in Windsor Castle. Date: 1894

Fireplace in the kitchen in Windsor Castle. Date: 1894

Background imageRoasting Collection: The Coffee Roaster, 1857 (oil on canvas)

The Coffee Roaster, 1857 (oil on canvas)
471086 The Coffee Roaster, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Groux, Charles de (called Degroux) (1825-70); 117x150 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageRoasting Collection: The Graphic, Front Cover January 2nd 1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown

The Graphic, Front Cover January 2nd 1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover January 2nd 1886, 1886. From " The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageRoasting Collection: Plate E: Election and Coronation of Emperor Maximilian II, 1612. 1612. Creator: Anon

Plate E: Election and Coronation of Emperor Maximilian II, 1612. 1612. Creator: Anon
Plate E: Election and Coronation of Emperor Maximilian II, 1612

Background imageRoasting Collection: People celebrating at the coronation of Ferdinand II in Frankfurt, 16th century. 16th century

People celebrating at the coronation of Ferdinand II in Frankfurt, 16th century. 16th century. Creator: Anon
People celebrating at the coronation of Ferdinand II in Frankfurt, 16th century

Background imageRoasting Collection: Starving conquistadors eat dog meat, 1698 (oil on cork) (detail)

Starving conquistadors eat dog meat, 1698 (oil on cork) (detail)
IND388225 Starving conquistadors eat dog meat, 1698 (oil on cork) (detail) by Gonzalez, Miguel (fl.1698); Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Spanish conquest of Mexico)

Background imageRoasting Collection: Battlefield in the New World in 1530, plate 6 from The Military Achievements of Emperor Charles V

Battlefield in the New World in 1530, plate 6 from The Military Achievements of Emperor Charles V
BCC393560 Battlefield in the New World in 1530, plate 6 from The Military Achievements of Emperor Charles V, engraved by Dirk Volkertsz Coornhert (1522-90), 1555 (engraving) by Heemskerck

Background imageRoasting Collection: Chestnut vendor in Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Chestnut vendor in Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Background imageRoasting Collection: Earthenware Roasting Pot, c. 1938. Creator: Einar Heiberg

Earthenware Roasting Pot, c. 1938. Creator: Einar Heiberg
Earthenware Roasting Pot, c. 1938

Background imageRoasting Collection: Roasting Oven, c. 1937. Creator: Samuel Fineman

Roasting Oven, c. 1937. Creator: Samuel Fineman
Roasting Oven, c. 1937

Background imageRoasting Collection: Roasting the rumps in Fleet Street, from an old print (engraving)

Roasting the rumps in Fleet Street, from an old print (engraving)
3636095 Roasting the rumps in Fleet Street, from an old print (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roasting the rumps in Fleet Street, from an old print)

Background imageRoasting Collection: Page from The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him (engraving)

Page from The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him (engraving)
3632431 Page from The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRoasting Collection: The Seasons Festivities in the Queens Kitchen (litho)

The Seasons Festivities in the Queens Kitchen (litho)
3620628 The Seasons Festivities in the Queens Kitchen (litho) by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seasons Festivities in the Queens Kitchen)

Background imageRoasting Collection: A Visit to the Confectioner (engraving)

A Visit to the Confectioner (engraving)
6003636 A Visit to the Confectioner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to the Confectioner)

Background imageRoasting Collection: The Martyrdom of St Lawrence, after 1460 (bronze)

The Martyrdom of St Lawrence, after 1460 (bronze)
938704 The Martyrdom of St Lawrence, after 1460 (bronze) by Donatello, (c.1386-1466); San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageRoasting Collection: Rotisserie (chromolitho)

Rotisserie (chromolitho)
961351 Rotisserie (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rotisserie. A rotisserie shop in the Middle Ages)



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From the heart of Africa to the bustling streets of Istanbul, roasting traditions span continents and cultures. In Ethiopia, the captivating Ethiopian coffee ceremony takes center stage, with its rich aroma filling the air as beans are meticulously roasted over an open flame. Lalibela in Wollo region stands witness to this ancient ritual that brings communities together through a shared love for coffee. Meanwhile, in Europe's vibrant city of Istanbul, doner kebab cooking sizzles on grills, tantalizing taste buds with its succulent flavors. The artistry behind this Turkish delight is a testament to centuries-old culinary expertise passed down through generations. Venturing into history and mythology, anger personified as Ira from 'The Seven Deadly Sins' series reminds us of the fiery emotions we all experience at times. Just like South American cannibals who once practiced roasting their prey in the 16th century—an eerie reminder of humanity's dark past. On a lighter note, Carmarthenshire introduces us to an ingenious invention—a wheel worked by dogs—turning roasting spits and adding a touch of whimsy to traditional cooking methods. Stratford-upon-Avon Mop Fair showcases ox roasting at its finest during Christmastide Festival celebrations—a mouthwatering spectacle that has stood the test of time. Indulging our sweet tooth cravings, Frys Chocolates tempts us with delectable treats crafted through meticulous roasting techniques. And let's not forget about French street traders selling hot roasted chestnuts back in 1908—their fragrant offerings warming hearts during chilly winter days. In tales both old and new such as 'The Monkey and the Cat, ' animals teach us valuable lessons while Curius Dentatus exemplifies integrity by refusing bribes from Samnites long ago. Roasting transcends borders—it unites cultures and tells stories steeped in tradition or etched within historical moments.