Labours Collection (page 2)

Virgo and Treading Grapes, Calendar for the feast days celebrated in September, c
940599 Virgo and Treading Grapes, Calendar for the feast days celebrated in September, c.1500 (vellum) by Bourdichon, Jean (1457-1521)

Detail from The Allegory of Christian Learning, Capellone degli Spagnoli
875232 Detail from The Allegory of Christian Learning, Capellone degli Spagnoli, 1365-67 (fresco) by Andrea di Bonaiuto (Andrea da Firenze) (fl.1343-77); Museo di Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Erymanthian Boar (colour litho)
957858 Erymanthian Boar (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Erymanthian Boar. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Lernaean Hydra (colour litho)
957879 Lernaean Hydra (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lernaean Hydra. Second image shows a battle between the Amazons)

Ancient Greek sacrifices (colour litho)
957853 Ancient Greek sacrifices (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek sacrifices. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Figures from Ancient Greece (colour litho)
957839 Figures from Ancient Greece (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Figures from Ancient Greece)

LOVES LABOUR LOST
Act IV, Scene II Jaquenetta asks Holofernes to translate a letter for her; Costard, Dull & Sir Natheniel look on Date: 1793

LOVES LABOURS LOST
Act IV, Scene I The Princess & her train Date: Nineteenth century

Hercules and the Golden Apples. The Eleventh Labour of Hercules or Heracles was to steal the apples from the garden of Hesperides. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

The Labours Of War, Science, Commerce And Agriculture. After A Miniature In A 13Th Century Psalter. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873

Hercules Slays Augeas After Augeas Refuses To Pay Him After Cleaning The Augean Stables. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873

Penelope and her loom. In Ancient Greek legend wife of Ulysses, mother of Telemachus and an example of domestic virtue. When besieged by suitors during Ulysses long absence

Vases and Friezes which belonged to Robert Adam
Roman Marble funerary (cinerary) vases and friezes which belonged to Robert Adam - in Sir John Soanes Museum, London, WC2. Date: circa 1920s

Hercules Tearing the Burning Robe by ZURBARAN, Francisco de (1598-1664). Scene from a series of The Labours of Hercules

Shakespeare - Loves Labours Lost - Biron: Where lies thy grief, O tell me, good Dumain? circa 1830

Loves Labours Lost - title page. 1862

Certificate from Veg. Products Committee for Naval Supply
Certificate Christmas 1917. To Mr. Lade of Eastbourne of the Vegetable Products Committee for Naval Supply, from the Officers and Men of the Grand Fleet in grateful recognition of your devoted

Alphonse Fran. Lacroix
ALPHONSE FRANCOIS LACROIX Swiss (but english-speaking) missionary in Bengal, pointing to the scene of his labours on a globe. Date: 1799 - 1859

Hercules strangling Antaeus (graphite pencil on paper)
XIR414653 Hercules strangling Antaeus (graphite pencil on paper) by Couder, Louis Charles Auguste (1790-1873); 24.7x15.1 cm; Bibliotheque de l Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris

Occupations connected with the seven planets, illustration from Seyyid Mohammed ibn Emir Hasan
BAL2637046 Occupations connected with the seven planets, illustration from Seyyid Mohammed ibn Emir Hasan, MetAliaAOE-saa Ade ve YenAbiAOEas-siyAde, 1582 (vellum) by Turkish School

2657646; out of copyright

Statue of Hercules, copy of a Greek original (marble)
XIR212866 Statue of Hercules, copy of a Greek original (marble) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Musee Saint-Raymond, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: skin of the Nemean lion; ); out of copyright

June: A shepherd shears a sheep, print maker: Anonymous, Jonas Suyderhoef, Joachim von Sandrart, 1670 - 1726

July: a woman harvesting, Anonymous, Reinier van Persijn, Joachim von Sandrart, 1670 - 1726

October, Bacchus who drinks wine, Anonymous, Reinier van Persijn, Joachim von Sandrart, 1670-1726

November: a hunter with his booty, Anonymous, Reinier van Persijn, Joachim von Sandrart, 1670 - 1726

May, Julius Goltzius, Gillis Mostaert (I), Hans van Luyck, c. 1560 - 1595

July, Julius Goltzius, Gillis Mostaert (I), Hans van Luyck, c. 1560 - 1595

October, Julius Goltzius, Gillis Mostaert (I), Hans van Luyck, c. 1560 - 1595

December, Julius Goltzius, Gillis Mostaert (I), Hans van Luyck, c. 1560 - 1595

October, Jan van de Velde (II), Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1618

September, Jan van de Velde (II), Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1618

November, Jan van de Velde (II), Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1618

May, Jan van de Velde (II), Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1618

June, Jan van de Velde (II), Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1618

July, Jan van de Velde (II), Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1618

August, Jan van de Velde (II), Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1618

December, Jan van de Velde (II), Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1618

September, Jan van de Velde (II), 1616

Hercules drags Cerberus from Hell, Julius Goltzius Cornelis Cort, in or after 1563 - before 1595

April, Adriaen Collaert, Hans Bol, Hans van Luyck, 1578 - 1582

July, Adriaen Collaert, Hans Bol, Hans van Luyck, 1578 - 1582

Round table with an autumn landscape and autumn scenes, September is the month of fruit, the fruit harvest, Men and women picking apples from an orchard, print maker: Adriaen Collaert

May, Adriaen Collaert, Hans Bol, Hans van Luyck, 1578 - 1582

December, Adriaen Collaert, Hans Bol, Hans van Luyck, 1578-1582

Installation of a solar collector, near Freiburg in Breisgau, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Installation of solar panels near Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Elderly gentleman lying in a hammock with a netbook

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"Labours: A Journey Through Time and Strength" Step into the world of labours, where history unfolds through captivating imagery. From the exquisite Labours of the Months Tres Riches Heures in 1413-1416, commissioned by Duc de Berry, to hotel chefs finding solace in Central London, these diverse scenes depict the essence of hard work and dedication. Witness Hercules' legendary strength as he fearlessly battles with the Nemean Lion, both in a magnificent marble sculpture from c. 1560 and a vibrant colour lithograph. Marvel at Herring Fleet Fisher Women on Britain's East Coast in 1913 as they demonstrate their resilience amidst challenging conditions. Transport yourself back to 1901 when labourers diligently dig up narrow roads for waterpipe repairs in bustling London. Explore Robert Adam's Vases and Friezes that once adorned grand spaces, showcasing craftsmanship intertwined with labour. Behold colossal statues of Hercules that command attention with their sheer size and power. Feel his might as he strangles the Nemean Lion depicted vividly using red, yellow & black chalks along with brushwork on paper from around 1620. Immerse yourself further into Hercules' realm through The Wrestlers - an awe-inspiring marble masterpiece capturing his intense struggle against Diomedes. And let July and August come alive through a chromolithograph featuring Leo and Virgo – celestial symbols representing labour during those months. In this captivating journey encompassing artistry, mythology, historical moments, and everyday life experiences across centuries; we celebrate labours – be it physical or intellectual – reminding us of humanity's indomitable spirit throughout time.