Easter eggs painted by Tünde Csuhaj, Szekszárd, Hungary
© ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP/Getty Image
Egg-cellent craftmanship. Happy Easter!
Happy Easter! Do you like your eggs boiled or painted? The practice of painting chicken eggs, which originates from Persian traditions, was adopted by Christians in the early 17th century to commemorate this holiday, also called Pascha. Hungarian artist, Tünde Csuhaj—living and working in the small city of southern Hungary, Szekszárd—has mastered the craft. The internationally recognized egg-painter developed her own etching technique to create lace-like patterns. The meticulous designs appear on all sorts of eggs, including chicken, goose, swan, and even emu or ostrich eggs. The intricate motifs of incredible craftsmanship are often shown at national and international fairs and exhibitions. Are you inspired? Grab a paintbrush and test your egg-painting skills.
Related Images
Snowy owl
A rufous-tailed hummingbird in Costa Rica
Hoary marmot in Denali National Park, Alaska
Japanese crane in Hokkaido, Japan
Black-crested titmouse in Texas Hill Country
Gray wolf with flock of ravens in Finland
Sandhill cranes taking flight over the Platte River near Kearney, Nebraska
Grey crowned cranes forming a heart
Bing Today Images
