Bee Keeper Collection

Beekeeping, 19th century
Beekeeping, 19th-century artwork. Beekeeper extracting honey from honeycombs obtained from a beehive. Bees collect nectar from a wide range of flowering plants

Roman Beekeeping / Virgil
A Roman beekeeper tends his bees

Beehives at Dungeness, Kent. 1936

Harvesting honey, 15th century
Harvesting honey. 15th-century artwork showing the collection and use of honey, as part of a section describing honeys medicinal and therapeutic properties

A bee-keeper collecting a swarm of bees
5310053 A bee-keeper collecting a swarm of bees; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a bee-keeper collecting a swarm of bees. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A bee-keeper protecting a beehive from extreme temperatures
5310056 A bee-keeper protecting a beehive from extreme temperatures; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a bee-keeper protecting a beehive from extreme temperatures by means of an awning)

Bee-keepers knocking a swarm of bees that has alighted on a tree branch
5310052 Bee-keepers knocking a swarm of bees that has alighted on a tree branch; (add.info.: Engraving depicting bee-keepers knocking a swarm of bees that has alighted on a tree branch into an)

A beehive made of rush or straw coils and covered with straw thatch
5310055 A beehive made of rush or straw coils and covered with straw thatch; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beehive made of rush or straw coils)

Worker bees guarding the mouth of a hive
5310049 Worker bees guarding the mouth of a hive; (add.info.: Engraving depicting worker bees guarding the mouth of a hive to prevent the entrance of a moth)

A family beating pans and metal kitchen utensils to encourage a swarm of bees to settle in a tree
5310054 A family beating pans and metal kitchen utensils to encourage a swarm of bees to settle in a tree; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a family beating pans)

Worker bees guarding the mouth of a hive
5310050 Worker bees guarding the mouth of a hive; (add.info.: Engraving depicting worker bees guarding the mouth of a hive from a bird trying to rob the hive)

A bear plundering a beehive
5310051 A bear plundering a beehive; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a bear plundering a beehive. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Beekeeping
Ragip Sari

Aristeus Compels Proteus to Reveal his Oracles, 1731 (engraving)
STC134119 Aristeus Compels Proteus to Reveal his Oracles, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; (add.info)

Beekeepers, plate 83 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium
STC161125 Beekeepers, plate 83 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish) engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628)

Beekeepers, plate 83, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium
747015 Beekeepers, plate 83, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

A Spring Day, or Beehives, 1899 (oil on canvas)
DSA148304 A Spring Day, or Beehives, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Svetoslavsky, Sergei Ivanovich (1857-1931); 138x174 cm; Odessa Fine Arts Museum, Ukraine; eOdessa Art Museum; Russian, out of copyright

Happy husbandsmen tending bees, illustration from the Georgics by Virgil
STC173854 Happy husbandsmen tending bees, illustration from the Georgics by Virgil, book IV, from Sebastian Brants (1457-1521) edition, published 1502 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by German School

Prince Alberts Bee-Hives, 1843. Cartoon of Prince Albert (1819-1861), with Queen Victoria. These Hives are so constructed, that the Honey may be removed without Destroying the Bees. - Morning Paper

Beekeeping, 1775. A print from La nouvelle maison rustique, ou economie generale de tous les biens de campagne : la maniere de les entretenir et de les multiplier donnee ci-devant au

Apiary of wooden hives, Lismore, Ireland, 1890. A woman in a protective veil using bellows to puff smoke into a hive to render bees less aggressive before opening the hive

Beekeepers preparing to take a swarm, 18th century. At the bottom of the tree are straw beehives (skeps) used in the apiary

Beekeeping 1960S
A beekeeper wearing protective gloves, jacket, hat and veil removes the Queen Excluder grid from the Brood Box

Blackwork Design Goldsmithwork Bee-Keeper Farmer
Artokoloro

Bees engraving 1873
Facts for Farmers - Materials fror Land-owners about Domestic Animals, Gardens and Vineyards, Edited by Solon Robinson in Two Volumens New York, A.J.Johnson 1873

Bee keeper engraving 1873
Facts for Farmers - Materials fror Land-owners about Domestic Animals, Gardens and Vineyards, Edited by Solon Robinson in Two Volumens New York, A.J.Johnson 1873

Mr C Keene his face masked with a frame of his bees in the garden on the roof of Adelaide House London August 5th 1937

Demonstrating bee keeping, the Reverend D L Bryce. 1935

Demonstration of bee keeping. 1935

Bee keeper man in hat, Romania, Danube Delta MR

Beekeeping
Hans Hermigk, About Beekeeping, Denmark. 1649. Date: 1649

Using a smoker over the open brood box part of the bee hive and exposed wax frames to pacify the honey bees, wood chipping and paper are used to make the smoke

Removing sacrificial natural cells made by the workers which hang from the brood frame

A queen cell on the side of brood frame with worker bees

The queen bee marked with a white dot is laying eggs in queen cups. A virgin queen will develop from a fertilized egg. The young queen larva develops differently because it is more heavily fed royal

Pointing out a new honey bee queen cell on the brood frame

Beekeeper looking at a super frame which contain mainly honey. The two sacrificial natural cells hanging from the main frame are made by the workers and may be removed by the beekeeper

A barrier is placed between the brood frames in the lower part of the hive and the upper super frames. This stops the queen from moving between them but not the workers

Examining a new wax foundation frame from the brood box part of the hive, bees have already started to make the comb ready for larva or honey. Note the smoker on the side of the hive frame

Worker bee fanning either air for ventilation or pheromones around the hive

Beekeeper looking for the queen bee on the brood frame

Pointing out a newly emerging worker honey bee on the brood frame

Newly layed eggs in queen cups. A virgin queen will develop from a fertilized egg. The young queen larva develops differently because it is more heavily fed royal jelly

Worker bees tending larva and honey/nectar cells in the brood frame part of the hive

Beekeeper opening brood box part of the hive to expose the wax frames

Using a smoker at the bee hive entrance to brood box to pacify the honey bees, wood chipping and paper are used to make the smoke

A cluster of queen cells on the sacrificial natural cells made by the workers which hang from the brood frame

Worker bees tending drone and honey/nectar cells in the brood frame part of the hive

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"Beekeeping: A Timeless Craft Spanning Centuries" Beekeeping, a practice dating back to the 19th century, has its roots in ancient Roman beekeeping techniques described by Virgil. The art of nurturing beehives and harvesting honey has evolved over time, leaving behind fascinating glimpses into history. In 1936, at Dungeness in Kent, beehives stood as silent witnesses to the industrious nature of bees. These hives were not only sources of sweet golden nectar but also symbols of human ingenuity and collaboration with nature. The 15th century saw the advent of honey harvesting methods that brought joy to many households. As depicted in historical records, people reveled in extracting this delectable gift from buzzing colonies while cherishing their connection with these remarkable creatures. However, challenges have plagued beekeepers throughout history. In Cockermouth, Cumbria (UK), a beehive infected and damaged by the Varroa mite serves as a stark reminder of how climate change-induced milder winters have led to an alarming increase in this parasitic threat against honeybees. Even centuries ago, artists captured the essence of beekeeping through their craft. An engraving titled "Aristeus Compels Proteus to Reveal his Oracles" from 1731 showcases scenes where beekeepers played integral roles within society's fabric. Further immortalizing this age-old tradition is plate 83 from Venationes Ferarum Avium – an illustration depicting diligent beekeepers tending to their hives. Their dedication mirrored that found within Prince Albert's Bee-Hives showcased proudly in 1843. Artists like those who painted "A Spring Day" on canvas in 1899 sought inspiration from picturesque scenes featuring vibrant beehives nestled amidst blooming flora – capturing both the beauty and serenity associated with these busy insects' existence.