Barley Collection (page 5)

Ripe Barley (Hordeum vulgare) ears black and white backlit image

The Harvesters (August / September), 1565 (oil on panel)
3106602 The Harvesters (August/September), 1565 (oil on panel) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); 118x161 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Ale glass with a deep tulip-shaped bowl and a folded foot, engraved with two barley ears and a hop, from a set, made in England c.1780-1800. Date: c.1780-1800

Exeter, from Barley, c1896. Artist: Denney & Co
Exeter, from Barley, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) on wheat stem, Devon, UK captive

Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) on barley cereal, Yorkshire, UK Captive

Lone Walnut (Juglans) tree in a field of barley. Picardy, France

Dedication to London Publicans, London, c1800
Sir John Barleycorn - Miss Hop...; c1800. Scene showing a stout man crowned with barley and poppies and bound in a sheaf of barley, sitting on the grass, smoking a long pipe

Norse mill and kiln, Shawbost, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009. A pair of renovated thatched buildings that were used to grind barley into meal

The Maltings, Snape, Suffolk. Maltings are buildings where barley is converted into malt for use in brewing. This example in Snape is now used as a venue for concerts

Exeter from Barley, c1900. Artist: George Denney
Exeter from Barley, c1900. Exeter is a cathedral city in Devon, England From Sights and Scenes in England and Wales. [Cassell and Company Ltd. c1900]

Flowers: Aloes, Arnica, Arrow Root, Barley, Balm Mint, Burdock, c1940

Flailing barley beside a fishing beach on the Inland Sea, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Flailing barley beside a fishing beach on the Inland Sea, looking south-east to Oshima Island, Japan, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Farmers wives at work, Iwakuni, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Farmers wives at work, Iwakuni, Japan, 1904. Farmers wives prepare barley (prior to processing it into grain) by pulling it through iron combs. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Cuneiform tablet barley rations, 1st Dynasty of Lagash, about 2350-2200 BC
Cuneiform tablet recording barley rations, 1st Dynasty of Lagash, about 2350-2200 BC, from Tello (ancient Girsu), southern Iraq

Cuneiform tablet depicting beer allocation. 2351-2342 BC. From Girsu. Uruinimgina King. British Museum. London

Barley Rye and Wheat illustration 1851
The Natural History of the Sacred Scriptures, and Guide to General Zoology By W.I. Bicknell London and New York - John Tallis and Company 1851

Ears of barley -Hordeum vulgare-

Semi-mature barley field -Hordeum vulgare-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

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Ears of ripening barley

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Sunlight breaking through the remains of St James church and illuminating a field of wheat

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Last evening light on the church of St Peter and St Paul in Horning

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Sunset over a barley field in the Wrington Vale in North Somerset

Shirley Poppy in Barley Field, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Barley Field, Co Down, Ireland

Malting Barley Manitoba, Canada

Storm forming during a colourful sunset over the countryside
A storm forming at sunset in a rural area outside of St. Albert with huge clouds and colourful sunset: St. Albert, Alberta, Canada

Silhouetted trees in a field at sunset
Silhouette of three trees in a stubble field in summer at sunset; Watergrasshill, County Cork, Ireland

Engraving depicting the reaping of barley by hand, 19th century
Engraving depicting the reaping of barley by hand

Cultivation Of Grain By Peasants And Manufacture Of Barley And Oat Bread. 19Th Century Reproduction Of A Woodcut From An Edition Of Virgil Published At Lyons In 1517

Barley Fields, Barn, Church And Colourful Sky At Dusk, Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, Saint-Donat, Quebec

Ripening Wind-Blown Barley, Tiger Hills, Manitoba

Mist In A Barley Field At Sunset, Near Carey, Manitoba

Barley Field, Near Dugald, Manitoba

Field Of Maturing Barley Stretches To The Horizon, Near Dugald, Manitoba

Maturing Barley Crop And Sky With Cumulus Clouds, Tiger Hills, Manitoba

Autumn Sunset Over A Barley Field On A Farm North Of Edmonton, Alberta

Sunset Over Field Of Ripe Barley, Alberta

Wind Turbines In Barley Field At Sunset, Near St. Leon, Manitoba

Canola And Barley Fields, Near Brunkild, Manitoba

Barley, Co Meath, Ireland

Co Carlow, Ireland; Barley

Combine Harvester

Extreme Close Up Of A Green Barley Head With Water Droplets; Acme, Alberta, Canada

Large Metal Grain Bins In A Barley Field With Blue Sky And Wispy Clouds; Acme, Alberta, Canada

Combine Harvesting A Row Of Cut Barley With Blue Sky And Clouds; Acme, Alberta, Canada

Barley Field With Blue Sky And The Sea In The Distance; Brittany, France

Wide Angle Image Of A Barley Field With Blue Sky; Brittany, France

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"Barley: A Versatile Grain Connecting Past and Present" Step into the world of barley, a grain that has been intertwined with human civilization for centuries. Just like its close relatives wheat and rice, barley holds a special place in our diets and agricultural practices. In Victorian times, botanical illustrations showcased the beauty of this humble crop. Its golden hues and delicate structure were captured with meticulous detail, reminding us of nature's artistry. Fast forward to modern times, where technology meets tradition on the fields. John Deere combine harvesters work tirelessly to gather bountiful barley crops, filling trailers pulled by tractors with grains that will nourish many. Even advertisements from Meccano featuring Barley & Son in Bath celebrated the importance of this staple food. It was a testament to how deeply ingrained barley is in our lives. From Suffolk to Western Canada, farmers have long relied on harvesting techniques to ensure an abundant yield. The Ceres/Demeter Crane of 1889 symbolized not only prosperity but also the connection between agriculture and mythology – just as Jesus fed thousands with loaves made from barley. Nature's canvas comes alive when poppies bloom amidst ripening barley fields under the warm sun haze on Dartmoor Devon's horizon. This picturesque scene reminds us of both the beauty and sustenance that come from farming these crops. Tractors become companions during harvest time as they assist in reaping what has been sown. Their presence signifies progress while honoring age-old traditions passed down through generations. Traveling across borders takes us to Barley Cove near Crookhaven in West Cork, Republic of Ireland – a place where stunning landscapes meet fertile soil. Here, we witness firsthand how geography shapes cultivation methods and influences flavors unique to each region. Barley may be just one grain among many, but its versatility knows no bounds. Whether it's used for brewing beer or creating hearty soups and stews, this resilient crop has stood the test of time.