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Kermesse (festival)
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Kermesse, or kermis, or kirmess, is an outdoor fair or festival usually organized for charitable purposes. The term was derived from 'kerk' and 'mis' in the original Dutch language term, and was borro
Kermesse by Marten van Cleve, c. 1591–1600
Kermesse by Marten van Cleve, c. 1591–1600
Fair on St Sebastian's Day, Jacob Savery, c. 1598
Fair on St Sebastian's Day, Jacob Savery, c. 1598
St George's Kermess by David Teniers the Younger (c. 1664–1667)
St George's Kermess by David Teniers the Younger (c. 1664–1667)
Kermesse in the Moravian Slovak village of Bohuslavice u Kyjova (Czech Republic, 2009) – a procession through the village is led by a "stárek" (festiv
Kermesse in the Moravian Slovak village of Bohuslavice u Kyjova (Czech Republic, 2009) – a procession through the village is led by a "stárek" (festival leader) wearing a national costume, yellow deer-skin trousers
Brussels massacre
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The Brussels massacre was an antisemitic episode in Brussels in 1370 in connection with an alleged host desecration at the Brussels synagogue. In May 1370, a number of Jews, variously given as six or
Kermesse (festival)
…paintings called by the name were probably intended to depict village weddings. Arguably the first kermesse was an annual parade to mark the events of the Brussels massacre of 1370 (some sources say 1369) in Brussels, when the entire Jewish population of the city were burnt alive or expelled after being accused of profaning…
19th-century depiction of the alleged profanation, in the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels.
19th-century depiction of the alleged profanation, in the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels.
The reliquary of the Sacrament of Miracle, used to contain three hosts said to have been desecrated by Jews in 1370.
The reliquary of the Sacrament of Miracle, used to contain three hosts said to have been desecrated by Jews in 1370.
The Amman (judge) reads the death sentence.
The Amman (judge) reads the death sentence.
Representation of the reliquary of the Blessed Sacrament of Miracle, and of the three hosts, made on the occasion of the 400 years jubilee.
Representation of the reliquary of the Blessed Sacrament of Miracle, and of the three hosts, made on the occasion of the 400 years jubilee.