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c. 1875

The Feast of Saint John

Jules-Adolphe-Aimé-Louis Breton

French, 1827 - 1906

Since ancient times, peasants have celebrated the longest days of summer with festivities. This dance around a fire marks the feast of Saint John the Baptist on June 24, an important occasion in France.

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