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.

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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.

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