Arable Land Collection
"Arable Land: Cultivating the Earth's Bounty" Step back in time and witness the hard work on the field as Sant'Ignazio di Loyola in Campo Marzio stands tall
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"Arable Land: Cultivating the Earth's Bounty" Step back in time and witness the hard work on the field as Sant'Ignazio di Loyola in Campo Marzio stands tall, a testament to centuries of agriculture. This historic church in Rome, Italy, reminds us of the importance of arable land. Traveling further back, we find ourselves amidst the cultivated state of the 12th century. In Germany's Hortus deliciarum manuscript by Herrad of Landsberg, we glimpse fieldwork ploughing with an ox team—a snapshot into ancient agricultural practices. The German Peasants War of 1524-1526 unfolds before our eyes. A nobleman drives feudal farmers with a whip while ploughing—an image that symbolizes oppression and struggle during this tumultuous period. This digitally restored reproduction from an original 19th-century artwork transports us to a significant moment in history. Fast forward to Germany in 1898—ploughing with a team of oxen becomes a common sight once again. This digital reproduction captures the essence of traditional farming methods passed down through generations. Venturing into Switzerland's Rhone Glacier region in 1888, we witness nature's role as both provider and source. The glacier acts as the birthplace for one of Europe's most iconic rivers—the Rhone—reminding us how arable land is intricately connected to water resources. In Rome, Del Serenmo Gran duca di Toscana Palazzo et giardino nel monte Pincio showcases another facet of arable land—a beautiful garden atop Mount Pincio belonging to Villa Medici. Here, nature intertwines with human creativity to create breathtaking landscapes that inspire awe and admiration. As we explore historic Rome further, we encounter Mausoleum Augusti—an impressive structure erected on Campo Marzo or Field of Mars—an eternal resting place for Emperor Augustus himself.