Vergilio Collection
"Vergilio: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of Vergilio, a name that echoes through centuries
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"Vergilio: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of Vergilio, a name that echoes through centuries. From the words of love in "Omnia Vincit Amor" by Agostino Carracci to the celestial beauty captured by Gustave Doré in "Thence issuing we again beheld the stars, " each artwork tells a story. In Jan Brueghel the younger's masterpiece, "Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld, " we witness a hero's descent into darkness, guided by an ancient prophetess. The scene is hauntingly beautiful, capturing both fear and determination. The porcelain work titled "Poet's Pitcher" from Union Porcelain Works takes us back to ancient Rome, where Virgil himself might have sipped from such an exquisite vessel while penning his epic poems, and is a testament to his enduring legacy. One cannot forget Virgil's influence on other great minds like John Milton, as depicted in George Vertue's portrait of him at age 21. Milton found inspiration in Virgil's works and went on to create his own masterpieces. Georg Pencz brings us into a tale of magic with "The Courtesan Punished. " In this captivating illustration from The Story of Magician Virgil, we see how even sorcery could not escape consequences. From mythology comes Neptune calming Aeolus' tempest against Aeneas' fleet in an awe-inspiring painting dating back to 1531-76. The power and majesty of gods are beautifully portrayed here. And who can overlook Aeneas rescuing Anchises? This poignant image captures bravery amidst chaos as young boy carries a lantern through dark times - reminding us that hope shines brightest when all seems lost. William Blake immortalizes Vergil’s pastoral poetry with delicate strokes in “The Pastorals of Virgil. ” Nature intertwines with myth, creating a harmonious symphony that resonates with the soul.