Virgil Collection (page 9)

Laocoon, c. 1610 / 1614. Creator: El Greco
Laocoon, c. 1610/1614

Sabrinas Silvery Flood, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Thenot Under a Fruit Tree, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Shepherd Chases Away a Wolf, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Blasted Trees and Flattened Crops, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Thenot and Colinet Lead Their Flocks Together, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Boy Returning Joyfully, with Plough and Oxen, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Unyok d Heifers, Loitering Homeward, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Thenot and Colinet Eat Their Evening Meal, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Menalcus Watching Women Dance, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

A Rolling Stone Is Ever Bare of Moss, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Colinets Journey: Milestone Marked LXII Miles to London, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Thenot Remonstrates with Colinet, Lightfoot in the Background, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Thenot Remonstrates With Colinet, from Thorntons Pastorals of Virgil, 1821

Boats Rowed Through Inundated Ruins, ca. 1550-62. Creator: Virgil Solis
Boats Rowed Through Inundated Ruins, ca. 1550-62

Atalanta and Hippomenes, in the foreground Atalanta kneeling to pick up an apple and Hippomenes running with an apple in either hand, in the landscape background Atalanta running

Entellus and Dares fighting in front of classical ruins, 1520-25. Creator: Marco Dente
Entellus and Dares fighting in front of classical ruins, 1520-25

The Poet Virgil in a Basket, 1512. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
The Poet Virgil in a Basket, 1512

Sinon Deceiving the Trojans, mid-1540 s. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Sinon Deceiving the Trojans, mid-1540 s. After Giovanni Battista Scultori

Dante and Virgil, 1857. Creator: Edgar Degas
Dante and Virgil, 1857

Frontispiece: Virgil, Publii Virgilii Maronis Opera, 1641. Creator: Claude Mellan
Frontispiece: Virgil, Publii Virgilii Maronis Opera, 1641. After Nicolas Poussin

Arabesque Design on Dark Ground, 1534-1562. Creator: Virgil Solis
Arabesque Design on Dark Ground, 1534-1562

Vue du Tombeau de Virgile from Differentes vues dessined apres nature
Vue du Tombeau de Virgile from Differentes vues dessine d apres nature... dans les environs de Rome et de Naples, 18th century

Venus at the Forge of Vulcan (recto); Sketches with Two Putti (verso), ca. 1716-18. The subject of the drawing derives from Virgils Aeneid

DANTE / VIRGIL / PURGATORY
Dante and Virgil emerge from infernal regions just before dawn and are greeted by the radiant constellation of Venus in the night sky. Date: First published: 1307-21?

CENTAURS IN INFERNO - 1
Centaurs are encountered by Virgil and Dante in the course of their tour of Inferno

HARPIES / DORE
Dante and Virgil encounter these sinister harpies in Inferno, though traditionally there were only three of them

DANTE & VIRGIL IN HELL DANTE & VIRGIL IN HELL
Sinners stand in a frozen lake, with only the tops of their heads above the ice; the rest of their bodies are subjected to a permanent cold bath: Dante & Virgil look

Three-Headed Dog - Cerberu
Dante & Virgil throw a sop to Cerberus, the dog who guards the entrance to Hell, thus ensuring that hell not attack them as they pass. Date: First published: 1307-21?

DANTE / VIRGIL / HELL / SINNER
A sinner is pegged out on the ground of Hell, condemned to suffer thus for ever... Date: First published: 1307-21?

DANTE / MALE SOULS / VIRIGL
Dante and Virgil walk among male souls in Purgatorio. Date: First published: 1307-21?

PAOLO & FRANCESCA PAOLO & FRANCESCA
Virgil and Dante contemplate Paolo and Francesca as they whirl by, condemned - like other adulterous lovers - to spend eternity in each others arms

FARINATA ROASTS
Virgil and Dante contemplate Farinata degli Uberti as he roasts for ever, expiating his wickedness on Earth

THE FIERY PIT
Virgil shows Dante what it is like to be subjected to the fiery pit for ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and

THE FIRES OF HELL
Virgil shows Dante that though Hell is hot enough already, flames are descending in a perpetual shower to make the damned more uncomfortable than ever

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

CROSSING THE STYX
En route to Inferno, Dante and Virgil cross the Styx in Charons ferry, and have their first sight of the damned

VISION / CROSS / ANGELS
The vision of the cross covered with angels: Beamd on that cross; & pattern fails me now. (Canto XIV, lines 96-97) Date: First published: 1307-21?

Dante - Virgil Cross Styx
Virgil and Dante cross the Styx. Date: First published: 1307-21?

Classical Allegory with the arms of the Ochsenfelder, mid-16th century

Philosophy Enthroned, mid-16th century. Creator: Virgil Solis
Philosophy Enthroned, mid-16th century

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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.