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Virgil / Tityrus Meliboeus
TITYRUS & MELIBOEUS
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Media ID 591166
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Georgics Shepherd Virgil Panpipe Pastorals
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
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
Tityrus & Meliboeus: A Pastoral Moment in Virgil's Georgics This evocative image captures the pastoral scene described in Book 1 of Virgil's Georgics, where the shepherds Tityrus and Meliboeus are depicted enjoying the simple pleasures of rural life. The scene, set in the bucolic countryside, is a reflection of the idyllic existence that Virgil envisioned for the Roman farmer. Tityrus, the central figure in this print, is shown with a contented expression on his face as he plays his panpipes, a traditional instrument of the shepherd's trade. His companion, Meliboeus, looks on with a thoughtful expression, holding a book in his hand. This detail is significant, as it underscores the importance of literature and learning in Virgil's vision of the rural life. The Georgics, an agricultural treatise written in the first century BC, were a departure from Virgil's earlier epic poetry. In this work, Virgil sought to promote the virtues of rural life and hard work, and to encourage the Roman people to embrace agriculture as a means of sustaining their society. The pastoral scene depicted in this print is a key element of this vision, and serves as a reminder of the simple pleasures and joys that can be found in the countryside. This print, from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the world of Virgil's Georgics, transporting us back to a time when the rhythms of nature and the simple pleasures of rural life held sway over the daily existence of the Roman people. With its beautiful composition and intricate details, this image is a fitting representation of the pastoral ideal that Virgil sought to capture in his poetry, and a reminder of the enduring appeal of the rural life.
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