Exhibit 23.1


               CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the  incorporation  by  reference in the  Registration  Statements
(Form S-8 Nos.  333-45456 and  333-63626)  pertaining  to the Virage,  Inc. 1995
Stock Option Plan, 1997 Stock Option Plan, 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan and
the 2001 Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan of our report dated April 12, 2002, with
respect to the consolidated  financial  statements and schedule of Virage,  Inc.
included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended March 31, 2002.

                                                           /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

San Jose, California
June 12, 2002

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