Bee Swarm Collection

Bag, Bar, Bar, Bat, Bat, Bed, Bee, Beg, Bib, Bit, Bit, Bow (engraving)
8649973 Bag, Bar, Bar, Bat, Bat, Bed, Bee, Beg, Bib, Bit, Bit, Bow (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bag, Bar, Bar, Bat, Bat, Bed, Bee, Beg, Bib)

Human invention anticipated: Varnishing (engraving)
8657992 Human invention anticipated: Varnishing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Varnishing)

The Longest Day (colour litho)
8674332 The Longest Day (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Longest Day)

Head and mouth-parts of bee (engraving)
8666721 Head and mouth-parts of bee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Head and mouth-parts of bee)

The production of honey page from "treaty on herbs" by Dioscorides, 15th century (miniature)
VEN5028049 The production of honey page from "treaty on herbs" by Dioscorides, 15th century (miniature); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

The three ranks of bees (litho)
8641509 The three ranks of bees (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The three ranks of bees. Illustration for Chatterbox News-Box, 1915.); © Look and Learn

Steam Engine Makers Society, 1884 (hand coloured engraving on paper)
7485259 Steam Engine Makers Society, 1884 (hand coloured engraving on paper) by Morton, William (b.1826); 49x34 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Letter A: Bee, Mr. Marinier's artistic alphabet, late 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4216820 Letter A: Bee, Mr. Marinier's artistic alphabet, late 19th century (chromolithograph); 12.5x9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

"This bee shall be my messenger" (colour litho)
8639146 "This bee shall be my messenger" (colour litho) by Richardson, Frederick (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bruin and the Bees (colour litho)
8644743 Bruin and the Bees (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bruin and the Bees)

A French Rural Custom, Putting the bees in mourning (engraving)
8643274 A French Rural Custom, Putting the bees in mourning (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A French Rural Custom, Putting the bees in mourning)

Aristaeus compels Proteus to give his Response, 17th century (engraving)
3480511 Aristaeus compels Proteus to give his Response, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Aristaeus compels Proteus to give his Response)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220344 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630730 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pollination: a bee foraging flowers of ash heather (ethamine in C), 1885 (engraving)
JAB4119924 Pollination: a bee foraging flowers of ash heather (ethamine in C), 1885 (engraving) by Demarle, Alphonse (1826-1896); (add.info.: Pollination by a bee of ash heather)

Representation of the Bee, Valley of the Kings, Luxor
8588254 Representation of the Bee, Valley of the Kings, Luxor by Egyptian; Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

The bee symbol of the Pharaoh (relief)
8586142 The bee symbol of the Pharaoh (relief) by Egyptian; Karnak, Luxor, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Hieroglyps, Pharaoh's Bee and the Horus Falcon, Horus Temple, Edfu
8587250 Hieroglyps, Pharaoh's Bee and the Horus Falcon, Horus Temple, Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt)

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The triumph of divine providence, detail, 1632-39 (ceiling fresco)
7062911 The triumph of divine providence, detail, 1632-39 (ceiling fresco) by Cortona, Pietro da (Berrettini) (1596-1669); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

The triumph of divine providence, detail, 17th century (painting)
7129420 The triumph of divine providence, detail, 17th century (painting) by Cortona, Pietro da (Berrettini) (1596-1669); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome

Pollination: a bee foraging flowers of ash heather (ethamine in C), 1881 (engraving)
ELD4950780 Pollination: a bee foraging flowers of ash heather (ethamine in C), 1881 (engraving) by Demarle, A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pollination)

B: B for the Bees, that fly out here and there, and bring to the hives the sweet honey with care. 1870 (illustration)
7309594 B: B for the Bees, that fly out here and there, and bring to the hives the sweet honey with care.1870 (illustration) by Howard, J. (active c)

A brown bear attacked by an army of bees. 1811 (etching)
7235829 A brown bear attacked by an army of bees. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A brown bear attacked by an army of bees after overturning their hives in a garden)

Venus with Cupid the Honey Thief, 1534 (oil on wood)
7244688 Venus with Cupid the Honey Thief, 1534 (oil on wood) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); Fraenkische Galerie, Kronach, Germany; Photo © Fine Art Images

Detail of Napoleon Is Costume of Sacrament, (Sculpture), Crypt of the Invalides
7071733 Detail of Napoleon Is Costume of Sacrament, (Sculpture), Crypt of the Invalides by Simart, Pierre-Charles (1806-1857); Dome des Invalides, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre

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)

An Unfortunate Bee-ing (engraving)
7164375 An Unfortunate Bee-ing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Unfortunate Bee-ing)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Essaim; Swarm; Schwarm (engraving)
7195911 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Essaim; Swarm; Schwarm (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Essaim; Swarm; Schwarm)

Bee Hunters, c. 1837 (oil on paper)
5310534 Bee Hunters, c.1837 (oil on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 17.8x26.7 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Caricature of Robert Baden-Powell (litho)
7201796 Caricature of Robert Baden-Powell (litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of Robert Baden-Powell)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Abeille; Bee; Biene (engraving)
7194594 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Abeille; Bee; Biene (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abeille; Bee; Biene)

Swarming of the Bees (engraving)
7182173 Swarming of the Bees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swarming of the Bees)

Illustration from Sebastian Brandts Edition of Virgil, published in 1502 (litho)
7169920 Illustration from Sebastian Brandts Edition of Virgil, published in 1502 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Golfers confronted by a swarm of bees on the course (engraving)
7157505 Golfers confronted by a swarm of bees on the course (engraving) by Alexander, R. M. (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golfers confronted by a swarm of bees on the course)

Killed by Bees (Colour Litho)
2778271 Killed by Bees (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Killed by bees. For having impacted absently against a hive, overthrowing it)

The Punished Thief (Colour Litho)
2778178 The Punished Thief (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The punished thief)

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"The Triumph of Divine Providence: A Captivating Bee Swarm" This captivating caption takes us on a journey through various artistic representations and historical events involving bee swarms. From the detailed ceiling fresco depicting "The triumph of divine providence" in 1632-39 to the mesmerizing painting from the 17th century, these artworks showcase the intricate beauty and significance of bees in our world. Intriguingly, an engraving from 1881 titled "Pollination: a bee foraging flowers of ash heather" highlights the crucial role bees play in pollinating plants. The ethamine in their bodies aids this process, ensuring nature's harmony and abundance. Transporting us back to 1870 is an enchanting illustration titled "B: B for the Bees. " Here we witness these diligent creatures flying out here and there, tirelessly collecting sweet honey for their hives with utmost care. A fascinating lithograph captures a farmer driving a cart pulled by two horses amidst Stendal, Germany. Little did he know that his peaceful day would soon be disrupted by an unexpected encounter with a swarm of bees. This color litho brings forth both awe and curiosity about what transpired next. An etching dating back to 1811 portrays an unusual scene - a brown bear under attack by an army of bees. This depiction reminds us that even formidable creatures can face nature's wrath when disturbing its delicate balance. Moving away from real-life encounters, we delve into mythology with Venus as she catches Cupid stealing honey in a charming oil-on-wood painting from 1534. This portrayal showcases not only love but also how honey has been cherished throughout history as something precious and desirable. Shifting gears once again, we explore Napoleon I's costume sculpture found within the Crypt of Invalides. Amongst all its grandeur lies a detail highlighting his attire adorned with symbols representing sacrament – perhaps hinting at the divine providence that guided his reign.