Virgil Collection (page 18)

CERES AND TRIPTOLEMUS. Ceres (Demeter in Greek mythology) teaches Triptolemus to plough. Steel engraving, English, from an 1802 edition of John Drydens translation of Virgils Aeneid

DANTE: INFERNO. All hope abandon, ye who enter here. Wood engraving, 1861, after Gustave Dore

DANTE: INFERNO. Then my guide, his palms; Expanding on the ground, thence fill d with earth; Raised them, and cast it in his ravenous maw. Wood engraving, 1861, after Gustave Dore

VIRGIL (70-19 B. C. ). Roman poet. Reading to his patron, Augustus Caesar. Line engraving, French, 18th century
VIRGIL (70-19 B.C.). Roman poet. Reading to his patron, Augustus Caesar. Line engraving, French, 18th century

DANTE: PURGATORIO. Dante and Virgil are summoned by an angel to ascend to the fifth level of Purgatory (Canto XIX)
DANTE: PURGATORIO. Dante and Virgil are summoned by an angel to ascend to the fifth level of Purgatory (Canto XIX, lines 51-3). Wood engraving, 19th century, after Gustave Dore

DANTE: INFERNO. Paolo and Francesca (Canto V, lines 105-106). Wood engraving after Gustave Dore

DANTE: PARADISE. The Vision of the Sixth Heaven (Canto 19, lines 1-3). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

VIRGIL: THE AENEID. Aeneas relating his story to Dido. Line engraving, late 19th century, after the painting, c1815, by Pierre-Narcisse Gu

DANTE: INFERNO. The stormy blast of hell; With restless fury drives the spirits on. Wood engraving, 1861, after Gustave Dore

WPA. Federal Theatre presents Native ground by Virgil Geddes. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of Native Ground at Maxine Elliotts Theatre, 39th St

Jacques Delille
JACQUES DELILLE French scholar, known especially for his translation of Virgil Date: 1738 - 1813

Priscianus Caesariensis / Priscian
Priscianus Caesariensis, known as Priscian, Latin grammarian who worked in Contantinople under the emperor Anastasius (AD 491-518)

Battle wounds of Aeneas, Roman fresco. Aeneas (centre) has been wounded in battle. He leans upon his spear and rests his left hand on the shoulder of his little son Ascanius, who weeps bitterly

Virgil Honoured
PUBLIUS VIRGILIUS MARO (70 - 13 BCE) is honoured at a festival at Mantova

Three-Headed Dog / Cerberu
Dante & Virgil throw a sop to Cerberus, the dog who guards the entrance to Hell, thus ensuring that he ll not attack them as they pass

Roman Cattle Stricken
Cattle farming : the herd struck by cattle plague - slaughtering the infected animals

Polydore Virgil / Thevet
POLYDORE VIRGIL Historian

Virgil (Young)
PUBLIUS VIRGILIUS MARO known as Virgil Roman writer

Jacopo Sannazaro
JACOPO SANNAZARO Italian writer, known for his Arcadia derived from Virgil

Books / Virgil / Eclogues
Title page to the third part of Virgils Eclogues (here called bucoliques ) and the Georgics, depicting agricultural and sheepherding activities

VIRGIL
PUBLIUS VIRGILIUS MARO known as Virgil Roman writer

Virgil (Tardieu)
VIRGIL Roman writer

Virgil / Tityrus Meliboeus
TITYRUS & MELIBOEUS

Moeris & Lycidas / Virgil
Moeris tells Lycidas how he has been dispossessed of his family estates

Pan, Sylvanus & Apollo
Gallus (Virgils patron), unhappy in love, is comforted by Pan, Sylvanus & Apollo

Menalcas & Damaetas
Palaemon asks to judge the song contest between Menalcas and Damaetas

Damon & Alphesiboeus, despairing swains, mourn their lost love

Song Contest / Virgil
Thyrsis and Corydon gather their flock as they start a song contest under a tree

Virgils Tomb
VIRGILs tomb, near Naples (Italy)

Firewalking in Hell
Dante and Virgil watch as the procession of the damned walk barefoot through the flames of Hell

The Supine Damned
Virgil advises Dante not to feel too sorry for the damned in Hell - they earned their place there

Procession of Damned
Dante and Virgil watch the long and winding procession of the damned as they make their way to eternal damnation

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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.