Poster Print : Song Contest / Virgil
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Song Contest / Virgil
Thyrsis and Corydon gather their flock as they start a song contest under a tree
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Media ID 591159
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Contest Flock Gather Georgics Pastoral Sheep Shepherd Song Start Virgil Corydon Pastorals
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the enchanting "Song Contest / Virgil" poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you to a serene pastoral scene, where mythological figures Thyrsis and Corydon gather their flock beneath the dappled shade of a tree. The moment is filled with the promise of music and camaraderie as they prepare for a song contest, evoking a sense of peace and tranquility. Add this exquisite work of art to your space and let its timeless beauty inspire and delight you every day.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image transports us back to ancient Rome, where the pastoral scene unfolds under the shade of a lush, leafy tree. Two shepherds, Thyrsis and Corydon, have gathered their flock and are preparing to begin a song contest, a beloved pastime in the bucolic world of Virgil's Georgics. The serene setting, reminiscent of the idyllic landscapes described in Virgil's poetic works, is a testament to the simple pleasures of rural life in ancient BC. Virgil, the renowned Roman poet, wrote the Georgics as a series of four books, published between 29 and 12 BC. These works celebrated the rural life and the importance of agriculture in Rome, offering a welcome contrast to the epic poetry of Homer and Virgil's own Aeneid. The pastoral genre, which featured shepherds and their simple, idyllic existence, was a popular one during this time, and Virgil's Georgics are considered some of the finest examples of the genre. Thyrsis and Corydon, two of Virgil's most famous shepherd characters, are depicted here in the midst of a friendly competition, each vying to outdo the other with their musical talents. The peaceful scene, with its gentle sunlight filtering through the tree branches and the contented sheep looking on, is a reminder of the simple joys and harmonies of rural life in ancient Rome. This image offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to reflect on the enduring appeal of Virgil's poetic vision and the timeless beauty of the pastoral tradition.
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