Georgics Collection

Bacchus / Dionysus / Wine
Honouring Bacchus

Roman Beekeeping / Virgil
A Roman beekeeper tends his bees

Celebrating Bacchus
Country folk celebrate a festival in honour of the God of wine: Bacchus. (Greek: Dionysus)

Virgil / Georgics / Corydon
Corydon pines for Alexis

Sheep, cattle, horses and goats: In foreground a horse and a cow are being assessed by farmers
531491 Sheep, cattle, horses and goats: In foreground a horse and a cow are being assessed by farmers. In right background a shepherd plays on pan pipes as he and his companion guard their flock

Virgil's tomb
3740690 Virgil's tomb; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Roman burial vault in Naples thought to be tomb of the poet Virgil. Virgil (70 BC-19 BC) an ancient Roman poet of the Augustan period

Ploughing with oxen, sowing seed broadcast and harrowing. In background agricultural tools are being made from wood
531495 Ploughing with oxen, sowing seed broadcast and harrowing. In background agricultural tools are being made from wood

Beekeeping showing beekeepers preparing to take a swarm. 18th century (copperplate engraving from Virgil Georgics which)
531493 Beekeeping showing beekeepers preparing to take a swarm. 18th century (copperplate engraving from Virgil Georgics which followed the agricultural traditions set down by Virgil in Roman times)

Monument to Virgil, Palazzo del Podesta, Piazza Dante, 1220 (stone)
ALI415166 Monument to Virgil, Palazzo del Podesta, Piazza Dante, 1220 (stone) by Italian School, (13th century); Mantua, Italy; (add.info)

Ms 311, fol. 41v Illustration to the Georgics by Virgil, c. 1500 (vellum)
HLK153066 Ms 311, fol.41v Illustration to the Georgics by Virgil, c.1500 (vellum) by Master of the Prayer Books (c.1500); By kind permission of the Earl of Leicester

Orpheus and Eurydice, c. 1709 (oil on canvas)
3545804 Orpheus and Eurydice, c.1709 (oil on canvas) by Raoux, Jean (1677-1734); 205.7x203.2 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

ROMAN BEEKEEPERS / VIRGIL
Roman beekeepers watch their bees swarming. Date: First published: 29 BC

ANCIENT / PLOUGHING / VIRGIL
Ploughing with oxen. Date: First published: 29 BC

FARMING / WINTER / VIRGIL
The farm in winter: the sheep & goats are brought in from pasture. Date: First published: 29 BC

ROMAN CELEBRATION / VIRGIL
Dancing in honour of CERES (Demeter), the goddess of agriculture. On Ceres let him call & Ceres praise, With uncouth dances & with country lays. Date: First published: 29 BC

BACCHUS / VINES / VIRGIL
Tending the vines, while Bacchus presides over the activities. Date: First published: 29 BC

Roman Farmers - Livestock
Farmers appraising horses & cattle. Date: First published: 29 BC

CATTLE FARMING / BULLS
Cattle farming: rival bulls battle for the leadership of the herd. Date: First published: 29 BC

BIRTH OF APICULTURE
The birth of Apiculture: when heifers are sacrificed, bees swarm from them; a gift from the gods to the pious. Date: First published: 29 BC

Mopsus & Menalcas / Virgil
Mopsus & Menalcas sing praises of Daphnis

Georgics by Virgil. 29 BC. Miniature depicting two musicians
Publius Vergilius Maro (70 BC-19 BC). Roman poet. Georgics. 29 BC. Manuscript. 15th century. Fol.51. Miniature depicting two musicians playing instruments. Library University of Valencia. Spain

MAILLOL: CROWS. Crows gladdened by the return of fair weather. Woodcut by Aristide Maillol (1861-1944) for Virgils Georgics

The Death of Eurydice, 1552-71 (oil on canvas)
XOS1765877 The Death of Eurydice, 1552-71 (oil on canvas) by Abate, Nicolo dell (c.1509-71); 189.2x237.5 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Eurydice)

WILD OILVE TREE. Olea africana. Woodcut by Aristide Maillol, c1909, for Vergils Georgics

Beekeeping showing beekeepers preparing to take a swarm. At bottom of tree are straw beehives (skeps) used in the apiary. From 18th century edition of Virgil Georgics which followed the agricultural

Ploughing with oxen, sowing seed broadcast and harrowing. In background agricultural tools are being made from wood. From 18th century edition of Virgil Georgics which followed the agricultural

Sheep, cattle, horses and goats: In foreground a horse and a cow are being assessed by farmers. In right background a shepherd plays on pan pipes as he and his companion guard their flock

Virgil (Publius Vergillus Maro 79-19 BC)Ancient Roman poet. Author of Aeneid and Georgics. Engraving

Gardeners at work. The man on the left is using a sharp knife, perhaps to remove a bud for grafting, while the man on the rights is grafting new wood on to the stump of a tree

Virgil, Roman poet C015 / 5785
Virgil (70 BC-19 BC), Roman poet. Virgil was one of the most famous poets of Ancient Rome, and his works have had a major influence on Western literature

Cyrene & Aristaeus
The nymph CYRENE in her underwater palace, with her son ARISTAEUS. Date: First published: 29 BC

Roman Gardeners / Virgil
Aboriculture: gardeners tending their trees. Date: First published: 29 BC

Roman Husband & Wife
" The wife & husband equally conspire, To work by night & rake the winter fire; He sharpens torches in the glim ring room

Virgil / Georgics / Winter
THE GEORGICS Hunting and other winter activities Date: first published 29 BC

Virgil / Georgics / Vines
I teach thee next the diff ring soils to know, the light for Vines, the heavier for the Plow. Date: First published: 29 BC

Roman Cattle Stricken
Cattle farming : the herd struck by cattle plague - slaughtering the infected animals

Virgil / Tityrus Meliboeus
TITYRUS & MELIBOEUS

Moeris & Lycidas / Virgil
Moeris tells Lycidas how he has been dispossessed of his family estates

Pan, Sylvanus & Apollo
Gallus (Virgils patron), unhappy in love, is comforted by Pan, Sylvanus & Apollo

Menalcas & Damaetas
Palaemon asks to judge the song contest between Menalcas and Damaetas

Damon & Alphesiboeus, despairing swains, mourn their lost love

Song Contest / Virgil
Thyrsis and Corydon gather their flock as they start a song contest under a tree

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Georgics: A Roman Ode to Bacchus, Dionysus, and the Art of Wine" Step into the world of Virgil's Georgics, where the divine presence of Bacchus intertwines with the ancient art of beekeeping. In this poetic masterpiece, Virgil celebrates the bountiful gifts bestowed upon mankind by Bacchus, the god of wine. Roman beekeepers find solace in their craft as they tend to their hives under Virgil's watchful eye. The Georgics immortalize their dedication and skill in nurturing these tiny creatures that produce golden honey. From ploughing fields to sowing seeds, Virgil guides us through every aspect of farming life. His words resonate even today as we learn about ancient agricultural practices during winter months when nature rests and farmers prepare for a new season. In Piazza Dante stands a magnificent monument dedicated to Virgil himself. This stone structure pays homage to his contribution not only to literature but also to our understanding of agriculture and its importance in Roman society. Ms 311 preserves an exquisite illustration from c. 1500 depicting scenes from the Georgics on delicate vellum pages. The intricate artwork brings alive tales of Corydon and other characters who embody both human struggles and triumphs within nature's realm. Virgil's influence extends beyond his own work; it echoes through time in paintings like "Orpheus and Eurydice. " This captivating oil-on-canvas masterpiece captures themes present throughout Georgics - love, loss, longing - all intertwined with mythical elements. Through his verses on vineyards nurtured by Bacchus' grace, Virgil showcases how viticulture thrived in ancient Rome. Vines entwined around trellises bear witness to celebrations honoring this godly connection between man and earth. As we delve into these georgic landscapes painted by words or brushstrokes alike, we uncover a profound appreciation for the harmony between humans and nature.