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The Mercury-Redstone rocket that carried Virgil Grissom on the second US manned sub-orbital spaceflight. The Mercury capsule was named Liberty Bell 7

Dante, guided by Virgil, in third gulf of the eighth circle, observes those guilty of simony suffering burning, buried head first with just legs and feet exposed

Dante protected by Virgil from harm by demons. Dante Alighieri Inferno, first part of his Divina Commedia (Divine Comedy) Canto XXXIII. From 1863 edition illustrated by Gustave Dore. Wood engraving

Dante and Virgil at the edge of the abyss from which a foetid smell steamed up: Canto XI. Illustration by Gustave Dore for Dante Inferno, 1863. Wood engraving

Charon the ferryman rowing to collect Dante and his guide, Virgil, to carry them across the Styx. Illustration by Gustave Dore for Dante Inferno, Canto III. Wood engraving 1861

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

Dante and Virgil beset by demons on their passage through the eighth circle. Illustration (1861) by Gustave Dore for Dante Inferno, Canto XXI. Wood 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

Dante and Virgil Meet Plutus, by Gustave Dorafaa
Dante and Virgil Meet Plutus, by Gustave Dorafa

DANTE, VIRGIL, AND CATO OF UTICA, BY GUSTAVE DORE, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for the Purgatorio by Dante. Wood engraving by Pannemaker and Doms after Gustave Dore, with signatures in the print

Dante and Virgil in the Happy Valley, by Gustave Dorafaa
Dante and Virgil in the Happy Valley, by Gustave Dorafa

William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825 - 1905) French academic painter Dante And Virgil
Dante And Virgil In Hell 1850. Painted by French artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau. Oil on CanvasLouvre Museum

Tunisia, Susa, Mosaic work depicting the poet Virgil (Publius Vergilius Maro, 70 A.C... - 19 A.C)
Tunisia, Susa, Mosaic work depicting the poet Virgil (Publius Vergilius Maro, 70 A.C... - 19 A.C...) writing the Aeneid sitting between the muses Clio and Melpomene 4th century A.D

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

Men in a saloon in Leadville, Colorado. Photographed by Virgil G. Jackson, c1900
COLORADO: LEADVILLE, c1900. Men in a saloon in Leadville, Colorado. Photographed by Virgil G. Jackson, c1900

Ring with a weevil set in
About 200 years old, this weevil (Tetrasothynus regalis) has been set in a gold ring

The Divine Comedy. s. XIV. Dante, Virgil and Cato
The Divine Comedy. s.XIV. Dante, Virgil and Cato. Boat with an angel and six souls. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Portrait of Virgil from the book Illustrium
" Portrait of Virgil from the book " Illustrium imagines" (1606). Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library."

Illustration of The Aeneid by Virgil. French
" Illustration of " The Aeneid" by Virgil. French edition published in Paris in 1729. Engraving."

The Divine Comedy. s. XIV. The Purgatory. Dante
The Divine Comedy. s.XIV. The Purgatory. Dante and Virgil before the lustful who walk through the flames. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. ITALY. Venice. Biblioteca nazionale marciana (St)

VIRGIL, Publius Vergilius Maro (70-19 BC). Title page of an edition of Virgils The Aeneid published in Cologne in 1642

Illustration of The Bucolics by Virgil. Eclogue
" Illustration of " The Bucolics" by Virgil. Eclogue 1 from Volume 1. French edition of 1729. Engraving."

Virgil and the Muses. Roman art. Mosaic. Proc: TUNISIA. Sousse. Hadrumetum

Virgil / Burney
PUBLIUS VIRGILIUS MARO known as Virgil Roman writer Date: 70 BC - 19 BC

Virgils Home, Brindisi
The ruins of Virgils home at Brindisi, Italy Date: 70 - 19 BC

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

Virgil (Chameau)
VIRGIL depicted with figures representing War and Peace, with a Cupid to represent Love, all of which are featured in his writings Date: 70 BC - 19 BC

The original seven astronauts of the Mercury Program. Left the right: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn
SPACE: ASTRONAUTS, c1961. The original seven astronauts of the Mercury Program. Left the right: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Virgil Gus Grissom, Walter Schirra

VERGIL (70-19 B. C. ). Roman poet. Vergil reading to his patron, Augustus Caesar. Line engraving, French, 18th century
VERGIL (70-19 B.C.). Roman poet. Vergil reading to his patron, Augustus Caesar. Line engraving, French, 18th century

VIRGIL (70-19 B. C. ). Roman poet. Woodcut from an edition of Virgils Aeneid published at Venice, Italy, in 1532
VIRGIL (70-19 B.C.). Roman poet. Woodcut from an edition of Virgils Aeneid published at Venice, Italy, in 1532

DARETE AND ENTELLO. The fight between Darete (left) and Entello from Virgils The Aeneid. Line engraving by Marco Dente, 16th century

CERES AND TRIPTOLEMUS. Ceres (Demeter in Greek mythology) teaches Triptolemus to plough. Steel engraving, English, from an 1802 edition of John Drydens translation of Virgils Aeneid

DANTE: INFERNO. All hope abandon, ye who enter here. Wood engraving, 1861, after Gustave Dore

DANTE: INFERNO. Then my guide, his palms; Expanding on the ground, thence fill d with earth; Raised them, and cast it in his ravenous maw. Wood engraving, 1861, after Gustave Dore

VIRGIL (70-19 B. C. ). Roman poet. Reading to his patron, Augustus Caesar. Line engraving, French, 18th century
VIRGIL (70-19 B.C.). Roman poet. Reading to his patron, Augustus Caesar. Line engraving, French, 18th century

DANTE: PURGATORIO. Dante and Virgil are summoned by an angel to ascend to the fifth level of Purgatory (Canto XIX)
DANTE: PURGATORIO. Dante and Virgil are summoned by an angel to ascend to the fifth level of Purgatory (Canto XIX, lines 51-3). Wood engraving, 19th century, after Gustave Dore

DANTE: INFERNO. Paolo and Francesca (Canto V, lines 105-106). Wood engraving after Gustave Dore

DANTE: PARADISE. The Vision of the Sixth Heaven (Canto 19, lines 1-3). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

VIRGIL: THE AENEID. Aeneas relating his story to Dido. Line engraving, late 19th century, after the painting, c1815, by Pierre-Narcisse Gu

DANTE: INFERNO. The stormy blast of hell; With restless fury drives the spirits on. Wood engraving, 1861, after Gustave Dore

WPA. Federal Theatre presents Native ground by Virgil Geddes. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of Native Ground at Maxine Elliotts Theatre, 39th St

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"Virgil: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Interpretations" Step into the world of Virgil, a name that resonates through centuries of literature, art, and exploration. From Dante's Divine Comedy to Roman mosaics, this captivating figure has left an indelible mark on our cultural tapestry. In the frontispiece of Dante's Divine Comedy, we witness Virgil guiding Dante through the realms of Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. Their partnership symbolizes wisdom leading humanity towards enlightenment. But Virgil's influence extends beyond literature. Nadia-Juliette Boulanger, a French music teacher known for her prodigious talent, draws inspiration from his timeless spirit as she imparts knowledge to future generations. Even in space exploration, Virgil finds his place. Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom stands in the chow line at NASA - a modern-day embodiment of bravery and discovery echoing the ancient poet's adventurous spirit. Artists like Claude Lorrain capture pivotal moments in history with their brushstrokes. The arrival of Aeneas in Italy signifies the dawn of the Roman Empire - a testament to Virgil's role as a chronicler and shaper of civilization. As we delve deeper into mythological realms depicted by Shirley Markham's artwork or explore Roman beekeeping practices intertwined with Virgil's legacy; we uncover layers upon layers of symbolism and meaning. Charon ferries souls across Styx while Dante and Virgil cross paths with Bacchus himself – Dionysus personified – reminding us that even gods are not immune to human struggles such as temptation represented by wine. Through it all, one thing remains constant: Virgil is our guide through darkness. Whether traversing icy terrains or descending into hellish depths alongside Dante; he represents resilience against adversity and unwavering determination towards truth. So let us celebrate this enigmatic figure who transcends time and boundaries.