Honeycomb Collection

Honey bees, (Apis mellifera) honeycomb and life cycle, expanded cross-section and insets

Honey Bee - Queen & workers on comb
JLM-9590 Honeybee - Queen & workers on comb John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Honey Bees - on comb & brood cells
JLM-8126 Honeybees and Brood Cells Apis mellifera John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Queen Honey Bee Clipped wings, UK
SPH-320 Queen Honeybee - Clipped wings, UK Apis mellifera Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Honey Bees - tending honeycomb - UK
SPH-288 Honeybee - workers tending honeycomb UK Apis mellifera Steve Hopkin contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Honet Bee - tending honeycomb UK
SPH-300 Honey Bee - tending honeycomb UK Apis mellifera Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Beekeeping (or apiculture, from Latin: apis bee ) is the maintenance of honey bee colonies, commonly in hives

France-Environment-Bees
Bees on a honeycomb in the Oblats Park in Nantes. / AFP PHOTO / GEORGES GOBET

Honey Bee Worker tending honeycomb, UK
SPH-2203 Honeybee - Worker tending honeycomb UK. Apis mellifera Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Himalayan honey bees (Apis dorsata laboriosa) on comb, Mount Namjagbarwa, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon National Park, Tibet, China. October

Close up view of Honey Bee comb showing larvae in cells Norfolk, England, June 2017

Diseases of the Skin - Plate 4. Crusted or Honeycomb Ringworm, Alopecia (hair-loss), Ringworm of the scalp, spotted rose rash, running scab - eczema and Nettle rash. Date: circa 1880s

Odeon Haymarket NWC01_01_1898
Odeon Cinema, Haymarket, St James, City of Westminster, Greater London. Looking over seating towards the screen in the dimly lit auditorium of the Odeon Cinema. The Odeon Cinema opened in 1962

New York City, Manhattan, Hudson Yards, The Vessel
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New York City, Manhattan, Hudson Yards, The Vessel structure

The Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
The Giants Causeway - The Honeycomb - 40, 000 interlocking basalt columns on the coast at County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Date: circa 1930s

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) on comb with honey, Kiel, Germany, June

Picture No. 12019807
Devil Worm - in black sand - Night dive, TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Date:

Bees are seen on the honeycomb in a beehive in Gharghur, Malta, May 7, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Bees come in and out from a beehive at beekeeper Baranenkos bee-garden in the village of
Bees come in and out from a beehive at beekeeper Leonid Baranenkos bee-garden in the village of Mikhaylovka, Belarus June 24, 2017. Picture taken June 24, 2017

Bees are seen on honeycombs inside a beehive in Gharghur, Malta, May 7, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

A queen bee is seen on a honeycomb at an apiary, in Casablanca, Chile October 4, 2019. Picture taken October 4, 2019. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido

A view shows bees on a honeycomb section at an apiary near Krasnoyarsk
A view shows bees on a honeycomb section at a private apiary of beekeeper Pyotr Goloburdo outside the remote Siberian village of Volny near Krasnoyarsk, Russia August 28, 2019

India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, Ceremonial decorated Elephant outside the Hawa Mahal, Palace of the Winds, built in 1799, (MR)

A drop shoulder cardigan in honeycomb stitch, published with instructions on how to create the garment at home. Date: 1954

Goblet, Iran, possibly 4th-7th century (moulded glass)
AMQ113726 Goblet, Iran, possibly 4th-7th century (moulded glass) by Iranian School; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

Bees making honey, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL388017 Bees making honey, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Venus and Cupid, c. 1525 (oil on wood)
3598532 Venus and Cupid, c.1525 (oil on wood) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); 81.3x54.6 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Cupid Complaining to Venus)

Coverlet, c. 1936. Creator: Margaret Stottlemeyer
Coverlet, c. 1936. (Note on image: " Honeycomb Linen, woven on our own loom in Frederick County, Maryland. 1850" )

Butter Mold, 1940. Creator: Michael Riccitelli
Butter Mold, 1940

Three Honeycomb bracelets, 1950s (rubies, sapphires, diamonds & gold)
3326270 Three Honeycomb bracelets, 1950s (rubies, sapphires, diamonds & gold) by Boivin, Rene (1864-1917); each: 20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Fruit Still-life with Roses and Honeycomb, 1904 (oil on canvas)
984989 Fruit Still-life with Roses and Honeycomb, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Dunning, Robert Spear (1829-1905); 54.6x67.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

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)

The Room of the Two Sisters (Sala de las Dos Hermanas) 14th century (photo)
XJL88995 The Room of the Two Sisters (Sala de las Dos Hermanas) 14th century (photo) by Islamic School, (14th century); Palace of the Alhambra, Granada

European field cricket, Gryllus campestris, and European honey bee, Apis mellifera, queen, worker and drone, hive
6338817 European field cricket, Gryllus campestris, and European honey bee, Apis mellifera, queen, worker and drone, hive, honeycomb, swarm, etc by French School

Detail of interior design motif in the Tower of the Princesses (Torre de los Infantes
JFS249974 Detail of interior design motif in the Tower of the Princesses (Torre de los Infantes) (stone) by Islamic School, (14th century); Generalife Palace, Alhambra, Granada

Metamorphosis of honey bees, honeycomb, queens, drones and chain of worker bees. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children)

Woodblock Print of Honeycomb Pattern, 1882 (woodblock print)
2622496 Woodblock Print of Honeycomb Pattern, 1882 (woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of flowers on a honeycomb background)

Red Clouds with Flying Cranes, 1882 (colour woodblock print)
2629978 Red Clouds with Flying Cranes, 1882 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Eusice and the honey thief (chromolitho)
1093800 St Eusice and the honey thief (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Eusice and the honey thief)

One of three Honeycomb bracelets, 1950s (diamonds & gold)
3327201 One of three Honeycomb bracelets, 1950s (diamonds & gold) by Boivin, Rene (1864-1917); length: 20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

One of three Honeycomb bracelets, 1950s (rubies & gold)
3326274 One of three Honeycomb bracelets, 1950s (rubies & gold) by Boivin, Rene (1864-1917); length: 20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

One of three Honeycomb bracelets, 1950s (sapphires & gold)
3326273 One of three Honeycomb bracelets, 1950s (sapphires & gold) by Boivin, Rene (1864-1917); length: 20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior of the Tower of the Princesses (Torre de los Infantes) (stone)
JFS249975 Interior of the Tower of the Princesses (Torre de los Infantes) (stone) by Islamic School, (14th century); Generalife Palace, Alhambra, Granada, Spain; eJohn Ferro Sims; out of copyright

Reproduction of a poster advertising the architectural practice of Paul Hankar
STC386316 Reproduction of a poster advertising the architectural practice of Paul Hankar, 1894 (colour litho) by Crespin, Adolphe Louis Charles (1859-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Honey bees (chromolitho)
2782772 Honey bees (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Honey bees. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Blossoms on a Honeycomb Background, 1882 (colour woodblock print)
2629989 Blossoms on a Honeycomb Background, 1882 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Honeycomb, a marvel of nature crafted by the diligent honey bees (Apis mellifera), is an intricate masterpiece that showcases their remarkable life cycle. This hexagonal structure, with its expanded cross-section and insets, serves as the heart of a bee colony. In this bustling world of bees, we witness the captivating scenes on the comb. The queen bee reigns supreme, surrounded by her loyal workers who tirelessly tend to the honeycomb and brood cells. In some cases, we may come across a queen with clipped wings in the UK—a practice done to prevent swarming. Beekeepers play an essential role in nurturing these incredible creatures. They carefully observe and assist in maintaining healthy hives while ensuring optimal conditions for honey production. These dedicated individuals understand that protecting our precious pollinators is crucial for both our environment and agriculture. The beauty extends beyond its significance to bees alone. In 1954, a drop shoulder cardigan featuring a stunning honeycomb stitch was published with instructions for craft enthusiasts to recreate at home—an elegant fusion of fashion and nature's design. Even high up on Mount Namjagbarwa in Yarlung Valley lies another breathtaking sight—the Himalayan honey bees (Apis dorsata laboriosa) diligently working on their combs amidst awe-inspiring surroundings. As we delve into the enchanting world of honeycombs, it becomes evident how these tiny insects have mastered architectural perfection through millions of years' evolution. Their ability to construct such precise structures holds valuable lessons about efficiency and sustainability—lessons that resonate far beyond their buzzing realm. Let us cherish every glimpse into this mesmerizing universe where hardworking bees transform nectar into golden sweetness within each cell—a testament to nature's ingenuity encapsulated within every delicate hexagon: Honeycomb - truly one of life's sweetest wonders.