Honeycomb Collection (page 2)

European field cricket, Gryllus campestris, and European honey bee, Apis mellifera, queen, worker and drone, hive
6338817 European field cricket, Gryllus campestris, and European honey bee, Apis mellifera, queen, worker and drone, hive, honeycomb, swarm, etc by French School

Detail of interior design motif in the Tower of the Princesses (Torre de los Infantes
JFS249974 Detail of interior design motif in the Tower of the Princesses (Torre de los Infantes) (stone) by Islamic School, (14th century); Generalife Palace, Alhambra, Granada

Metamorphosis of honey bees, honeycomb, queens, drones and chain of worker bees. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children)

Woodblock Print of Honeycomb Pattern, 1882 (woodblock print)
2622496 Woodblock Print of Honeycomb Pattern, 1882 (woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of flowers on a honeycomb background)

Red Clouds with Flying Cranes, 1882 (colour woodblock print)
2629978 Red Clouds with Flying Cranes, 1882 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Eusice and the honey thief (chromolitho)
1093800 St Eusice and the honey thief (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Eusice and the honey thief)

One of three Honeycomb bracelets, 1950s (diamonds & gold)
3327201 One of three Honeycomb bracelets, 1950s (diamonds & gold) by Boivin, Rene (1864-1917); length: 20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

One of three Honeycomb bracelets, 1950s (rubies & gold)
3326274 One of three Honeycomb bracelets, 1950s (rubies & gold) by Boivin, Rene (1864-1917); length: 20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

One of three Honeycomb bracelets, 1950s (sapphires & gold)
3326273 One of three Honeycomb bracelets, 1950s (sapphires & gold) by Boivin, Rene (1864-1917); length: 20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior of the Tower of the Princesses (Torre de los Infantes) (stone)
JFS249975 Interior of the Tower of the Princesses (Torre de los Infantes) (stone) by Islamic School, (14th century); Generalife Palace, Alhambra, Granada, Spain; eJohn Ferro Sims; out of copyright

Reproduction of a poster advertising the architectural practice of Paul Hankar
STC386316 Reproduction of a poster advertising the architectural practice of Paul Hankar, 1894 (colour litho) by Crespin, Adolphe Louis Charles (1859-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Honey bees (chromolitho)
2782772 Honey bees (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Honey bees. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Blossoms on a Honeycomb Background, 1882 (colour woodblock print)
2629989 Blossoms on a Honeycomb Background, 1882 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Victorian die cut honeycomb Christmas card of Santa carrying a Christmas tree
3604496 A Victorian die cut honeycomb Christmas card of Santa carrying a Christmas tree and a sack of toys, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian die cut honeycomb greeting card of a woman holding a fan
3604494 A Victorian die cut honeycomb greeting card of a woman holding a fan and sitting on a chair with a man behind her, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

The Hornets and the Bees, from Fontaine Fables, pub. 1905 (engraving)
3472104 The Hornets and the Bees, from Fontaine Fables, pub. 1905 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Three Honeycomb bracelets, 1950s (rubies, sapphires, diamonds & gold)
3326269 Three Honeycomb bracelets, 1950s (rubies, sapphires, diamonds & gold) by Boivin, Rene (1864-1917); each: 20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Beekeepers, plate 83, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium
747015 Beekeepers, plate 83, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

Three Honeycomb bracelets, 1950s (rubies, sapphires, diamonds & gold)
3326272 Three Honeycomb bracelets, 1950s (rubies, sapphires, diamonds & gold) by Boivin, Rene (1864-1917); each: 20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Table carpet, 1600-10 (linen, wool & silk)
2972843 Table carpet, 1600-10 (linen, wool & silk) by German School, (17th century); 210.3x18.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Southern Germany, probably WAorttemberg linen)

Bees at Work on the Honeycomb (colour litho)
6020669 Bees at Work on the Honeycomb (colour litho) by Noble, Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bees at Work on the Honeycomb)

A Victorian die cut honeycomb valentine card of one cupid balancing on the shoulders of
3604498 A Victorian die cut honeycomb valentine card of one cupid balancing on the shoulders of another trying to post a letter, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Bee Culture, illustration made in France intended for publication in Mexico, c
CHT224132 Bee Culture, illustration made in France intended for publication in Mexico, c. 1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Musee National de l Education, Rouen

White Aspe, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999051 White Aspe, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Honeycomb
Naoki Matsumura

Honeycomb, X-ray

Nymphs Feeding the Child Jupiter, c. 1650. Creator: Anon
Nymphs Feeding the Child Jupiter, c. 1650

Azerbaijan, Vandam. Fruit market, honey and preserves

Venus with Cupid the Honey Thief, ca. 1580-1620. Creator: Copy after Lucas Cranach the Elder
Venus with Cupid the Honey Thief, ca. 1580-1620

Carniolan honey bees, Santa Giustina, Belluno, Italy, Europe

Close-up of frames of uncapped honey in a tub, waiting to be put into a honey extractor machine

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) worker on freshly made honey comb, Kiel, Germany, May

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) workers looking after queen cells, Kiel, Germany

Honey bees (Apis mellifera) forming living bridge, Kiel, Germany, June

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Large Laced Moray or Honeycomb Moray (Gymnothorax favagineus), Ari Atoll, Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean

Honeybee workers exchanging food - known as trophallaxis (Apis mellifera) Sussex, UK

Minoan gold pendant with two bees and a honeycomb, 18th century BC
Minoan gold pendant, from a grave at Krysolakkos near Mallia in Crete. It shows two bees and a honey comb, 18th century BC

Uncapped honeycomb. Close-up of honeycomb from a honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony. The individual cells contain honey

Honey Bee Brood comb with well developed larvae
JLM-11220 Honey BEE - brood comb with well-developed larvae John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Engraving depicting a female beekeeper at work, 19th century
Engraving depicting a female beekeeper at work

John Baptist standing rocky landscape waterfall
John the Baptist, standing in a rocky landscape by a waterfall. He points with his right hand upwards, in the left hand he holds a staff with a banderole, possible attributes: book, rode cross

John Baptist possible attributes book rode cross
John the Baptist, possible attributes: book, rode cross, baptismal cup, honeycomb, lamb, staff, Benoit Taurel (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1852, paper, steel engraving, h 250 mm × w 183 mm

The Smooth Trunkfish (Lactophrys Triqueter) Is Common On Caribbean Reefs; Bonaire

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Robot woman standing in city in sphere

Queen bee
Illustration of a Queen bee

Brood comb with drone brood surrounded by worker bees -Apis mellifera var. carnica-

Honey bees -Apis mellifera var carnica-, worker bees and male drones on bright honeycomb

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Honeycomb, a marvel of nature crafted by the diligent honey bees (Apis mellifera), is an intricate masterpiece that showcases their remarkable life cycle. This hexagonal structure, with its expanded cross-section and insets, serves as the heart of a bee colony. In this bustling world of bees, we witness the captivating scenes on the comb. The queen bee reigns supreme, surrounded by her loyal workers who tirelessly tend to the honeycomb and brood cells. In some cases, we may come across a queen with clipped wings in the UK—a practice done to prevent swarming. Beekeepers play an essential role in nurturing these incredible creatures. They carefully observe and assist in maintaining healthy hives while ensuring optimal conditions for honey production. These dedicated individuals understand that protecting our precious pollinators is crucial for both our environment and agriculture. The beauty extends beyond its significance to bees alone. In 1954, a drop shoulder cardigan featuring a stunning honeycomb stitch was published with instructions for craft enthusiasts to recreate at home—an elegant fusion of fashion and nature's design. Even high up on Mount Namjagbarwa in Yarlung Valley lies another breathtaking sight—the Himalayan honey bees (Apis dorsata laboriosa) diligently working on their combs amidst awe-inspiring surroundings. As we delve into the enchanting world of honeycombs, it becomes evident how these tiny insects have mastered architectural perfection through millions of years' evolution. Their ability to construct such precise structures holds valuable lessons about efficiency and sustainability—lessons that resonate far beyond their buzzing realm. Let us cherish every glimpse into this mesmerizing universe where hardworking bees transform nectar into golden sweetness within each cell—a testament to nature's ingenuity encapsulated within every delicate hexagon: Honeycomb - truly one of life's sweetest wonders.