Pregnancy Collection

The Annunciation, c1438-1445, (c1900-1920). Artist: Fra Angelico
The Annunciation, c1438-1445, (c1900-1920). A print after the fresco in the Museo di San Marco dell Angelico, Florence, from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co

Religion / Egypt / Taweret
The hippopotamus goddess, she is a likeable and benevolent creature who protects women during pregnancy and in childbirth

Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours, ca. 1485-90. Creator: Jean Bourdichon
Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours, ca. 1485-90

Lactating breast tissue, light micrograph
Lactating breast tissue. Light micrograph of a section through healthy breast (mammary gland) tissue during lactation. Glandular tissue in the breast has proliferated to produce spaces (alveoli)

Pregnant woman holding her aching back

Scotlands top lady footballers will leave their Captain on the touchline when they run on to the field for their most important match of the season

Teenage Pregnancy
A barefoot pregnant teenager in a rather unflattering gingham mini maternity dress

The Cestello Annunciation, 1489, (1937). Creator: Sandro Botticelli
The Cestello Annunciation, 1489, (1937). The angel Gabriel, holding a stem of lilies, brings the Virgin Mary the news that God has chosen her to bear the Christ child

IUD contraceptive and sperm cells. Computer artwork of an intrauterine device (IUD, red and white, centre) in a womans uterus, surrounded by sperm cells (white, not to scale)

The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, 1796
The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, published 1796 (hand-coloured engraving)

Human fetus inside amniotic sac

Positive pregnancy test
Pregnancy test. Pregnancy tester in a pot of urine showing a positive result. The tester is dipped in a womans urine. After a period of one minute either one or two blue lines are shown

Jeanne Hbuterne, 18981920, 1919, Oil, canvas, 36 x 28 3 / 4, 91. 4 73 cm, Paintings
Jeanne Hbuterne, 18981920, 1919, Oil, canvas, 36 x 28 3/4, 91.4 73 cm, Paintings, Amedeo Modigliani, Italian, Livorno, 18841920, Paris, Modigliani depicted, mistress, 1898-1920, twenty works, never

Annunciation, 1530-50 (oil on wood)
8620041 Annunciation, 1530-50 (oil on wood) by Garofalo, Benvenuto Tisi da (1481-1559); Galleria Nazionale (Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta), Parma, Emilia-Romagna

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The Visitation, 1505. Creators: Jakob Strub, Hans Strub
The Visitation, 1505.

The Annunciation to Saint Anne, 1505. Creator: Bernhard Strigel
The Annunciation to Saint Anne, 1505. The story of the Annunciation to Saint Anne appears in The Golden Legend and in the apocryphal gospels.

The Annunciation, 1580. Creator: Paolo Veronese
The Annunciation, 1580.

Engraving of a pregnant woman's body, 1498, Johannes de Ketham
AIS5390851 Engraving of a pregnant woman's body, 1498, Johannes de Ketham; Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Description of a pregnant woman's body)

The Visitation. Auxerre cathedral (stained glass)
8711265 The Visitation. Auxerre cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Auxerre Cathedral. Stained glass. The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the visit of Mary with Elizabeth as recorded in)

The story of Saint John the Baptist: The Visitation. Fresco by Domenico Ghirlandaio (1449-1494), 1490
BEN5462524 The story of Saint John the Baptist: The Visitation. Fresco by Domenico Ghirlandaio (1449-1494), 1490. Capella Maggiore, Santa Maria Novella Church, Florence

Breasts of virgin and pregnant women (colour litho)
8635331 Breasts of virgin and pregnant women (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Breasts of virgin and pregnant women)

Romanesque art from the 13th to the 14th century: Frescoes in the crypt of the church of Gargilesse Dampierre
JEB4926384 Romanesque art from the 13th to the 14th century: Frescoes in the crypt of the church of Gargilesse Dampierre (Gargilesse-Dampierre), Indre, Centre, France. Annunciation and Visitation

Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_7_30: Dance, Adultere, Paternite - Illustration by H
ICA4937731 Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_7_30: Dance, Adultere, Paternite - Illustration by H

Patent medicine label for Mother's remedy for morning sickness
2623730 Patent medicine label for Mother's remedy for morning sickness; (add.info.: Patent medicine label for Mother's remedy for morning sickness by Thos S. Yard & Co)

The Visitation. Cathedral treasure. Tapestry from the end of the 15th century. Chateau d'Angers reserves (49)
ETI4396288 The Visitation. Cathedral treasure. Tapestry from the end of the 15th century. Chateau d'Angers reserves (49).; (add.info.: The Visitation. Cathedral treasure)

Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 92, Satirique en Couleurs, 1906_12_30: Noel
ICA4874745 Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 92, Satirique en Couleurs, 1906_12_30: Noel! - Anticlericalism, Modernity - New Testament - Mary, Joseph

Growth of a baby's stomach from birth to three months (litho)
8635336 Growth of a baby's stomach from birth to three months (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dressing the umbilical cord after childbirth (colour litho)
8635330 Dressing the umbilical cord after childbirth (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dressing the umbilical cord after childbirth)

Normal position of twins in the womb during pregnancy (coloured engraving)
8655687 Normal position of twins in the womb during pregnancy (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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" Comment must be held a pregnant woman " Miniature taken from a medical deal by Aldebrando da Firenze
AIS5368041 " Comment must be held a pregnant woman " Miniature taken from a medical deal by Aldebrando da Firenze. 1356 Folio 47r. Lisbon. Biblioteca National da Ajudah.; © Iberfoto

The Visitation - Altar Frontal from Mosoll. 13th c. (100 x 168 cm). Upper detail, the representation of the visitation
CUL4866443 The Visitation - Altar Frontal from Mosoll. 13th c. (100 x 168 cm). Upper detail, the representation of the visitation. Tempera painting on wood with stucco decoration and colradura

Adele the servant gives birth to her baby in her room Illustration of the novel "Pot-Bouille" by Emile Zola
ELD4895997 Adele the servant gives birth to her baby in her room Illustration of the novel "Pot-Bouille" by Emile Zola (1840-1902)

Method of expressing breast milk (litho)
8635338 Method of expressing breast milk (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Method of expressing breast milk)

Obstetrical table for determining a baby's delivery date (litho)
8635349 Obstetrical table for determining a baby's delivery date (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Placental abruption (engraving)
8655773 Placental abruption (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Placental abruption)

Visitation, based on a 15th century manuscript
GIA5033675 Visitation, based on a 15th century manuscript.; (add.info.: Visitation, based on a 15th century manuscript.); © Giancarlo Costa

The death of French mistress of king Henri IV Gabrielle d'Estrees suffering an attack of eclampsia (1573-1599)
ELD4870352 The death of French mistress of king Henri IV Gabrielle d'Estrees suffering an attack of eclampsia (1573-1599) Engraving from "Les Rues-de-Paris" by Pierre Zaccone

Perineum and external parts stretched by the fetus head during late labour
FLO4695900 Perineum and external parts stretched by the fetus head during late labour. Copperplate engraving by Andrew Bell after an illustration by Jan van Rymsdyk from William Smellie's A Set

A woman drawing water from a well
3078022 A woman drawing water from a well; (add.info.: 19th Century depiction of a medieval scene with a woman drawing water from a well)

Delivery of a baby by forceps birth (engraving)
8655772 Delivery of a baby by forceps birth (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delivery of a baby by forceps birth)

Foetal and maternal surfaces of the placenta (colour litho)
8635350 Foetal and maternal surfaces of the placenta (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foetal and maternal surfaces of the placenta)

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"Pregnancy: A Sacred Journey through Time and Culture" Embarking on the miraculous journey of pregnancy, women have been revered and celebrated throughout history. From ancient Egypt to religious depictions, this transformative phase has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. In the realm of religion, Egypt worshipped Taweret, a goddess embodying fertility and protection during childbirth. Her presence symbolized hope and guidance for expectant mothers as they embarked on their path towards motherhood. Artists like Fra Angelico captured the essence in masterpieces such as "The Annunciation. " This timeless painting from c1438-1445 showcases the divine moment when Mary learns she will bear Jesus, emphasizing the sacredness surrounding conception. Lactating breast tissue under a light micrograph reveals nature's intricate design to nourish newborns. It exemplifies how a woman's body adapts to provide sustenance for her child after birth—a testament to the incredible bond between mother and baby. From teenage pregnancies challenging societal norms to manuscripts like Jean Bourdichon's "Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation, " ca. 1485-90, depicting angelic encounters with young maidens; pregnancy transcends age barriers while reminding us of its profound impact regardless of circumstances. Sandro Botticelli's masterpiece "The Cestello Annunciation" transports us back to Renaissance Florence. The delicate brushstrokes capture Mary's astonishment upon receiving news about her impending motherhood—an ethereal portrayal that continues to inspire awe centuries later. Even amidst lighter moments depicted in artworks like "The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, " 1796, we are reminded that love can blossom even during times when life is preparing for new beginnings—pregnancy being one such beautiful beginning itself. Contraceptive methods like IUDs coexist alongside sperm cells, representing the choices available to individuals when planning their families.