Sheep, cattle, horses and goats: In foreground

Sheep, cattle, horses and goats: In foreground a horse and a cow are being assessed by farmers. In right background a shepherd plays on pan pipes as he and his companion guard their flock. From 18th century edition of Virgil Georgics which followed the agricultural traditions set down by Virgil in Roman times. Copperplate engraving

Assessed Companion Flock Followed Georgics Goats Husbandry Pipes Traditions Virgil

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