Sowing Time Collection

Parable of the sower (chromolitho)
7157041 Parable of the sower (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parable of the sower)

Ploughing and sowing seed, 1775
3480659 Ploughing and sowing seed, 1775; (add.info.: Ploughing and sowing seed, scene, from the 1775 edition of Oeconomie generale de la campagne, ou Nouvelle maison rustique, Paris, 1700)

The happiness sower, 1910-20 (postcard)
7422872 The happiness sower, 1910-20 (postcard); (add.info.: Paranormal. Superstition. The happyness sower. Woman sows amulets and lucky charms. Postcard, France, 1910-20.); © Archives Charmet

The wheat, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790171 The wheat, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: the wheat : from the harvest to the bread, in France early 20th century); Photo © CCI

The great Panjandrum himself
3672350 The great Panjandrum himself by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The great Panjandrum himself by Foote, Samuel)

Allegory of time running away, c. 1755-1759 (oil on canvas)
7294325 Allegory of time running away, c. 1755-1759 (oil on canvas) by Pellegrini, Girolamo (c.1624-c.1700); Fondazione Magnani-Rocca, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: Allegory of time running away)

Paola Maria Lomellini Adorno as Flora, c. 1699 (oil on canvas)
7352705 Paola Maria Lomellini Adorno as Flora, c.1699 (oil on canvas) by Parodi, Domenico (1672-1742); 217x138 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist)

The Sower, c. 1888 (oil on canvas)
7352460 The Sower, c.1888 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); Rijksmuseum Kroller-Muller, Otterlo, Netherlands; (add.info.: by Van Gogh (1853-1890))

The Sower, c. 1575 (oil on canvas)
XAM65692 The Sower, c.1575 (oil on canvas) by Bassano, Francesco (Francesco da Ponte) (1549-92); 30x40 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

A Pig in a Sty, c. 1823 (oil on canvas)
7240710 A Pig in a Sty, c.1823 (oil on canvas) by Smith, William (fl.1815-59); 30.5x38 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: The pig within its sty, a window to upper left)

Harry Green, Pigman, with his Pigs in a Sty, c. 1794-1843 (oil on canvas)
7240714 Harry Green, Pigman, with his Pigs in a Sty, c.1794-1843 (oil on canvas) by Weaver, Thomas (1774-1843); 48x59.5 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

The Husbandman (engraving)
7164010 The Husbandman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Husbandman. Illustration for The Book of Trades, or Circle of Useful Arts (10th edn)

Il ne faut pas semer les perles devant les pourceaux (engraving)
7191107 Il ne faut pas semer les perles devant les pourceaux (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Il ne faut pas semer les perles devant les pourceaux)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ensemencement; Sowing; Besamung (engraving)
7195856 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ensemencement; Sowing; Besamung (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ensemencement; Sowing; Besamung)

Parable of the Sower (engraving)
7172448 Parable of the Sower (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13)

The Sower (engraving)
7185201 The Sower (engraving) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sower. Illustration for La Croix Illustree, 1901.); © Look and Learn

The Fables of Aesop: The Sow and the Wolf (litho)
7155740 The Fables of Aesop: The Sow and the Wolf (litho) by Stephens, Henry Louis (1824-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sow and the Wolf)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Truie; Sow; Sau (engraving)
7197846 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Truie; Sow; Sau (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Truie; Sow; Sau)

"A Sower went forth to Sow"(engraving)
7182806 " A Sower went forth to Sow" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Like the ancient Romans, the plow by the sword (colour litho)
2808581 Like the ancient Romans, the plow by the sword (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Like the ancient Romans, the plow next to the sword)

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"Sowing Time: A Visual Journey through the Allegory of Life's Fleeting Moments" In Paola Maria Lomellini Adorno as Flora, we witness a timeless beauty adorned with flowers, symbolizing the delicate nature of life. The canvas whispers an allegory of time running away, urging us to seize each moment before it slips through our fingers. The Sower from 1888 captures a farmer diligently scattering seeds upon fertile soil. This masterpiece reminds us that sowing is not merely an agricultural act but also a metaphor for planting dreams and aspirations in our own lives. Traveling back in time to 1575, The Sower portrays a rustic figure amidst vast fields, embodying the essence of hard work and perseverance. It serves as a reminder that success often stems from patiently tending to our endeavors. A Pig in a Sty by an unknown artist invites contemplation on the cyclical nature of life. As pigs wallow contentedly in their sty, we ponder how every action has consequences and how sowing seeds can yield both positive and negative outcomes. Harry Green's Pigman, with his Pigs in a Sty presents another perspective on sowing – one rooted in livelihoods dependent on animal husbandry. It highlights the interconnectedness between humans and animals while showcasing the importance of responsible stewardship over what we sow. Parable of the Sower (chromolitho) takes inspiration from biblical teachings where Jesus shares wisdom about different types of soil representing receptiveness to spiritual growth. This engraving encourages introspection into what kind of "soil" we are for personal development. The Husbandman engraving depicts an individual engaged in farming activities; it celebrates those who dedicate themselves to cultivating sustenance for others while reminding us that sowing goes beyond self-interest—it nourishes communities at large. "Il ne faut pas semer les perles devant les pourceaux" warns against casting pearls before swine, cautioning us to be mindful of where we invest our efforts.