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Beef Collection (#7)

"Beef: A Savory Journey Through Time and Culture" Step right up to the poster of "The Vegetabull, " a whimsical representation of beef's power and versatility

Background imageBeef Collection: Myth of the Ages of Humanity: representation of the Silver Age

Myth of the Ages of Humanity: representation of the Silver Age
XEE4417212 Myth of the Ages of Humanity: representation of the Silver Age, as a young woman holding a wreath of wheat near a plough and a serpe

Background imageBeef Collection: A Sienese cart of peasants, has two wheels, for the transport of wine barrels

A Sienese cart of peasants, has two wheels, for the transport of wine barrels
LSE4325647 A Sienese cart of peasants, has two wheels, for the transport of wine barrels, drawn by a couple of small white oxen

Background imageBeef Collection: Race of oxen in Braesschaet, village of polder, to celebrate the animal employed in all

Race of oxen in Braesschaet, village of polder, to celebrate the animal employed in all
LSE4332741 Race of oxen in Braesschaet, village of polder, to celebrate the animal employed in all penibles, he is then adorned with garlands of flowers

Background imageBeef Collection: Paternalistic colonization by Jesuites using the know-how of the Tupi Guaranis Indians in

Paternalistic colonization by Jesuites using the know-how of the Tupi Guaranis Indians in
LSE4112710 Paternalistic colonization by Jesuites using the know-how of the Tupi Guaranis Indians in Paraguay. by Unknown Artist

Background imageBeef Collection: La nativite (Nativity) Fresco by Pietro Vannucci dit il Perugino (Perugin) (1448-1523

La nativite (Nativity) Fresco by Pietro Vannucci dit il Perugino (Perugin) (1448-1523
LRI4621839 La nativite (Nativity) Fresco by Pietro Vannucci dit il Perugino (Perugin) (1448-1523) 1498 Dim 264x225 cm Perugia Collegio del Cambio by Perugino

Background imageBeef Collection: Carved rock: representations of daggers, oxen

Carved rock: representations of daggers, oxen
LRI4633014 Carved rock: representations of daggers, oxen. by Prehistoric; Parco archeologico nazionale dei Massi di Cemmo, Italy; (add.info.: Prehistory)

Background imageBeef Collection: The Adoration of Shepherds, Oberried Altarpiece, 1521-1522 (tempera on wood)

The Adoration of Shepherds, Oberried Altarpiece, 1521-1522 (tempera on wood)
LRI4621150 The Adoration of Shepherds, Oberried Altarpiece, 1521-1522 (tempera on wood) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); Freiburg im Breisgau

Background imageBeef Collection: Old custom celebrated in the Nivernais region: the blessing of the herds

Old custom celebrated in the Nivernais region: the blessing of the herds
XEE4405271 Old custom celebrated in the Nivernais region: the blessing of the herds. Chromolithography of the late 19th century

Background imageBeef Collection: Nordic bronze age: plow pulled by an ox, rock carvings in Tanum, Sweden 1800-500 BC

Nordic bronze age: plow pulled by an ox, rock carvings in Tanum, Sweden 1800-500 BC
LRI4641065 Nordic bronze age: plow pulled by an ox, rock carvings in Tanum, Sweden 1800-500 BC by Prehistoric; Vastra Gotaland

Background imageBeef Collection: The chariot of a lazy king with a peasant tank at the bottom

The chariot of a lazy king with a peasant tank at the bottom
JLJ4635189 The chariot of a lazy king with a peasant tank at the bottom, engraving - private collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBeef Collection: French Revolution: Bottle 'Dominique de mai 1797'

French Revolution: Bottle "Dominique de mai 1797"
JLJ4637098 French Revolution: Bottle " Dominique de mai 1797" representing a peasant on a cart pulled by oxen. Faience of 1797

Background imageBeef Collection: The adoration of the magi (Central panel) (oil on panel, circa 1520)

The adoration of the magi (Central panel) (oil on panel, circa 1520)
LRI4601906 The adoration of the magi (Central panel) (oil on panel, circa 1520) by Beer, Jan de (c.1490-c.1536); Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Background imageBeef Collection: The nativity, detail. 1523-1524 (painting on wood)

The nativity, detail. 1523-1524 (painting on wood)
LRI4601594 The nativity, detail. 1523-1524 (painting on wood) by Beccafumi, Domenico (1486-1551); Chiesa di San Martino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The nativity, detail)

Background imageBeef Collection: The nativity. 1523-1524 (painting on wood)

The nativity. 1523-1524 (painting on wood)
LRI4601585 The nativity. 1523-1524 (painting on wood) by Beccafumi, Domenico (1486-1551); Chiesa di San Martino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The nativity)

Background imageBeef Collection: Adoration of the Magi - 1405, tempera on wood

Adoration of the Magi - 1405, tempera on wood
LRI4580469 Adoration of the Magi - 1405, tempera on wood by Bartolo, Taddeo di (1362/63-1422); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Adoration of the Magi, 1405)

Background imageBeef Collection: The month of March: the ploughing In the foreground, agricultural work

The month of March: the ploughing In the foreground, agricultural work
JLJ4587425 The month of March: the ploughing In the foreground, agricultural work, peasants ploughing a field, the size of the vines

Background imageBeef Collection: the Nativity or Adoration of Baby Jesus (polychrome terracotta)

the Nativity or Adoration of Baby Jesus (polychrome terracotta)
LRI4594281 the Nativity or Adoration of Baby Jesus (polychrome terracotta) by Della Robbia, Andrea (1435-1525/28); diam:105 cm; Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageBeef Collection: The oxen under the yoke Painting by Henri de Toulouse Lautrec (1864-1901

The oxen under the yoke Painting by Henri de Toulouse Lautrec (1864-1901
JLJ4603887 The oxen under the yoke Painting by Henri de Toulouse Lautrec (1864-1901) 19th century Bordeaux, Musee des Beaux Arts by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Musee des Beaux-Arts

Background imageBeef Collection: Art and Gothic architecture: the nativite - Detail of the bas-reliefs of the marble desk

Art and Gothic architecture: the nativite - Detail of the bas-reliefs of the marble desk
LRI4584056 Art and Gothic architecture: the nativite - Detail of the bas-reliefs of the marble desk that Nicola Pisano (1215/20-1278/84) made between 1266 and 1268 (Marble pulpit details)

Background imageBeef Collection: Gothic Art and Architecture: Visitation and Nativity - Detail of the bas-reliefs of

Gothic Art and Architecture: Visitation and Nativity - Detail of the bas-reliefs of
LRI4584041 Gothic Art and Architecture: Visitation and Nativity - Detail of the bas-reliefs of the Marble Desk that Nicola Pisano (1215/20-1278/84) made between 1266 and 1268 (Marble pulpit details)

Background imageBeef Collection: Procession of fatty beef also says the wine festival. Painting by the Master Du Cortege

Procession of fatty beef also says the wine festival. Painting by the Master Du Cortege
JLJ4675858 Procession of fatty beef also says the wine festival. Painting by the Master Du Cortege Du Belier (follower of the brothers Le Nain), 17th century. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 08 x 1, 66m

Background imageBeef Collection: Adoration of the Shepherds Fresco by Pinturicchio (Bernardino di Betto) (1454-1513

Adoration of the Shepherds Fresco by Pinturicchio (Bernardino di Betto) (1454-1513
LRI4720578 Adoration of the Shepherds Fresco by Pinturicchio (Bernardino di Betto) (1454-1513) 1484-1492 Basilica di Santa Maria del Popolo (Church of Santa Maria del Popolo)

Background imageBeef Collection: Landscape in the forest, the woodcows Painting by Jan Bruegel

Landscape in the forest, the woodcows Painting by Jan Bruegel
JLJ4689562 Landscape in the forest, the woodcows Painting by Jan Bruegel (or Breugel or Brueghel or Breughel) the former known as Bruegel de Velours (1568-1625) 17th century Toulouse

Background imageBeef Collection: Nativite Relief on the inner side of altarpiece in polychrome wood of the German school

Nativite Relief on the inner side of altarpiece in polychrome wood of the German school
JLJ4672059 Nativite Relief on the inner side of altarpiece in polychrome wood of the German school. 1510 Dim. 1, 12x1, 11 m Paris, Musee du Louvre by German School, (16th century); Louvre, Paris

Background imageBeef Collection: Farm Court Painting by Nicolas Lepicie (1735-1784) 1784 Sun

Farm Court Painting by Nicolas Lepicie (1735-1784) 1784 Sun
JLJ4653652 Farm Court Painting by Nicolas Lepicie (1735-1784) 1784 Sun. 0, 64x0, 77 m Paris musee du Louvre by Lepicie, Nicolas-Bernard (1735-84); Louvre, Paris

Background imageBeef Collection: Nativity: the Virgin Mary is represented here lying on a bed Page taken from

Nativity: the Virgin Mary is represented here lying on a bed Page taken from
LRI4647920 Nativity: the Virgin Mary is represented here lying on a bed Page taken from the manuscript " Psalterium Cum Calendario" 13th century Padua

Background imageBeef Collection: Adoration of the shepherds The child Jesus plays with a sheep - oil on canvas, 1527-1528

Adoration of the shepherds The child Jesus plays with a sheep - oil on canvas, 1527-1528
LRI4573032 Adoration of the shepherds The child Jesus plays with a sheep - oil on canvas, 1527-1528 by Lotto, Lorenzo (c.1480-1556); Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia

Background imageBeef Collection: Livestock, sheep, goats and pigs. Illumination from the milking of medicine

Livestock, sheep, goats and pigs. Illumination from the milking of medicine
GIA4784925 Livestock, sheep, goats and pigs. Illumination from the milking of medicine and dietetics " Tacuinum sanitatis", 14th century. Bibl

Background imageBeef Collection: Month of September: Falcon hunting and field plowing. c. 1535 (fresco)

Month of September: Falcon hunting and field plowing. c. 1535 (fresco)
LRI4684903 Month of September: Falcon hunting and field plowing. c.1535 (fresco) by Maestro Venceslao (fl.1390-1400); Castello del Buonconsilio, Torre dell Aquila

Background imageBeef Collection: The nativity (Painting, 15th century)

The nativity (Painting, 15th century)
LRI4694594 The nativity (Painting, 15th century) by Flemish School, (15th century); San Michele, Rapallo, Italy; (add.info.: La nativite (The nativity) Painting of the Flemish school

Background imageBeef Collection: Painting with oxen (oil on canvas, 1913-1914)

Painting with oxen (oil on canvas, 1913-1914)
LRI4616577 Painting with oxen (oil on canvas, 1913-1914) by Marc, Franz (1880-1916); Bayerische Staatsgemaldesammlungen, Munich

Background imageBeef Collection: Gulendam is forgiven for a clumsy remark she made to Vahram V Gour (Evening-primrose

Gulendam is forgiven for a clumsy remark she made to Vahram V Gour (Evening-primrose
JLJ4598822 Gulendam is forgiven for a clumsy remark she made to Vahram V Gour (Evening-primrose) (or Bahram Gur or Gor), Sassanid king of Persia

Background imageBeef Collection: The Adoration of the Shepherds. (oil on canvas, 1541)

The Adoration of the Shepherds. (oil on canvas, 1541)
LRI4609190 The Adoration of the Shepherds. (oil on canvas, 1541) by Moretto, Alessandro Bonvicino (1498-1554); Gemaeldegalerie Alte Meister, Kassel

Background imageBeef Collection: Representation of the Carroccio, a large cart bearing the city signs

Representation of the Carroccio, a large cart bearing the city signs
XEE4155527 Representation of the Carroccio, a large cart bearing the city signs and around which gathered the militias of the communes of the Po plain

Background imageBeef Collection: Feast of Santa Rosalia of Palermo (1130-1160), patron saint of Palermo - The feast of

Feast of Santa Rosalia of Palermo (1130-1160), patron saint of Palermo - The feast of
XEE4156702 Feast of Santa Rosalia of Palermo (1130-1160), patron saint of Palermo - The feast of Santa Rosalia - (the patron saint of Palermo in Italy)

Background imageBeef Collection: Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: The Ark returned. The Philistines send the Ark of

Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: The Ark returned. The Philistines send the Ark of
XEE4138294 Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: The Ark returned. The Philistines send the Ark of Covenant back to Judee to avoid the evils it caused them every day. Illustration from 1811

Background imageBeef Collection: Ruth, and the beef-steak pudding (chromolitho)

Ruth, and the beef-steak pudding (chromolitho)
5218870 Ruth, and the beef-steak pudding (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth, and the beef-steak pudding)

Background imageBeef Collection: Fillet of Beef 'Jardiniere'(chromolitho)

Fillet of Beef "Jardiniere"(chromolitho)
3651696 Fillet of Beef " Jardiniere" (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBeef Collection: Butchers Meat (chromolitho)

Butchers Meat (chromolitho)
3651693 Butchers Meat (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butchers Meat. Illustration for The Royal Cookery Book (Le Livre De Cuisine)

Background imageBeef Collection: The Seasons Festivities in the Queens Kitchen (litho)

The Seasons Festivities in the Queens Kitchen (litho)
3620628 The Seasons Festivities in the Queens Kitchen (litho) by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seasons Festivities in the Queens Kitchen)

Background imageBeef Collection: The Adoration of the Shepherds. (Oil on canvas, 17th century)

The Adoration of the Shepherds. (Oil on canvas, 17th century)
BEN5480615 The Adoration of the Shepherds. (Oil on canvas, 17th century) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); 151x213 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Adoration of the Shepherds)

Background imageBeef Collection: Ox-shaped wine vase, surmounted by a tiger, 1027-771 BC (bronze)

Ox-shaped wine vase, surmounted by a tiger, 1027-771 BC (bronze)
6184636 Ox-shaped wine vase, surmounted by a tiger, 1027-771 BC (bronze) by Chinese School, Western Zhou Dynasty (1045-771 BC); 24x38 cm; Xi an Beilin Museum, Shaanxi Province

Background imageBeef Collection: Punch cartoon: Bos Americanus; or, Yankee Beef and British Butcher - expected benefits to

Punch cartoon: Bos Americanus; or, Yankee Beef and British Butcher - expected benefits to consumers of importing
6034865 Punch cartoon: Bos Americanus; or, Yankee Beef and British Butcher - expected benefits to consumers of importing American meat (engraving) by Tenniel

Background imageBeef Collection: Bulls and cattle, Liebig Extract of Meat Company, Ltd, Argentina (b / w photo)

Bulls and cattle, Liebig Extract of Meat Company, Ltd, Argentina (b / w photo)
5996521 Bulls and cattle, Liebig Extract of Meat Company, Ltd, Argentina (b/w photo) by Argentinian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bulls and cattle)

Background imageBeef Collection: Menu illustration: Salt (colour litho)

Menu illustration: Salt (colour litho)
6029940 Menu illustration: Salt (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salt. Menu illustration published by Marcus Ward, late 19th century)

Background imageBeef Collection: Butcher, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Butcher, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731055 Butcher, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butcher, Christmas Card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Background imageBeef Collection: Oxen Pulling a Plough (chromolitho)

Oxen Pulling a Plough (chromolitho)
734699 Oxen Pulling a Plough (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxen Pulling a Plough)




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"Beef: A Savory Journey Through Time and Culture" Step right up to the poster of "The Vegetabull, " a whimsical representation of beef's power and versatility. From the succulent cuts showcased in the Beef Cuts Diagram 1855, to the majestic Domestic Cattle like Limousin and Haltcliffe Vermount pedigree bull, it has always been at the center of our culinary world. Travel back in time to a quaint Butchers Shop on High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex. The aroma of freshly cut meat fills the air as customers eagerly await their favorite cuts. An advertisement from the American Meat Institute in 1945 reminds us that beef was not just sustenance but also an essential part of American culture. Venturing across oceans, we find ourselves on a picturesque quayside at Castletownbere, Co. Cork, Ireland. Here, fishermen unload their catch - including prized Irish beef - ready to be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. In Kansas City's stockyard scene, bustling with activity and anticipation, we witness firsthand how domestic cattle such as Galloway cows graze peacefully before becoming nourishment for families around the world. Market reports come alive as an English Country Squire expertly carves into tender slices for his eager guests. This timeless tradition showcases both skillful craftsmanship and appreciation for quality produce. Nature's beauty unfolds in Powys, Wales where a Hereford bull stands majestically amidst lush hill pastures on an organic farm, and is here that sustainable farming practices meet exceptional taste – a true testament to mankind's harmonious relationship with nature. Journeying further eastward brings us to Lombardy, Italy where Bresaola reigns supreme. This air-dried salted beef delicacy from Valtellina tantalizes taste buds while reminding us that even centuries-old traditions can still captivate modern palates.