Allaiter Collection (#2)

Charity, 1518-19 (oil on canvas)
XIR95736 Charity, 1518-19 (oil on canvas) by Sarto, Andrea del (1486-1530); 185x137 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

The Litta Madonna, c. 1490 (tempera on canvas transferred from panel)
XIR899447 The Litta Madonna, c.1490 (tempera on canvas transferred from panel) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); 42x33 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Madonna and Child, 1598 (oil on canvas)
XAM71631 Madonna and Child, 1598 (oil on canvas) by Anguissola, Sofonisba (c.1532-1625); 77x63.5 cm; Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, Hungary; Italian, out of copyright

Virgin and Child with SS. Anne and Joseph, 1587-96 (oil on canvas)
XIR67747 Virgin and Child with SS. Anne and Joseph, 1587-96 (oil on canvas) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); 127x106 cm; Hospital de Tavera, Toledo

Scenes from the Life of the Virgin
XJL62305 Scenes from the Life of the Virgin by Spanish School, (12th century); Museo de Arte de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Angel appearing to the Shepherds; ); Spanish, out of copyright

Maternity, or Three Women on the Seashore, 1899 (oil on canvas)
XIR49872 Maternity, or Three Women on the Seashore, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 94x72 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

The Four Conditions of Society: The Wild State (vellum)
XIR44250 The Four Conditions of Society: The Wild State (vellum) by Bourdichon, Jean (1457-1521); Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris, France; (add.info.: Les Quatre Etats de la Societe)

Maternity, 1916 (bronze)
XIR36562 Maternity, 1916 (bronze) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); height: 54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Aline Charigot, wife of the artist with their son Pierre; ); French

Madonna and Child Enthroned, c. 1492-94 (oil on panel)
XIR61763 Madonna and Child Enthroned, c.1492-94 (oil on panel) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); 77.6x61.1 cm; Capilla Real, Granada, Spain; (add.info.: Vierge a l Enfant sur le Trone; ); Netherlandish

Madonna and Child
XJL61745 Madonna and Child by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai, Belgium; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Modern Nursing, 1795 (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF270076 Modern Nursing, 1795 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Virgin and Child Before a Firescreen, c. 1440 (oil on panel) (detail of 30033)
XCF263513 Virgin and Child Before a Firescreen, c.1440 (oil on panel) (detail of 30033) by Master of Flemalle, (Robert Campin) (1375/8-1444); 63.5x49.5 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Dutch

Noahs Family (oil on canvas)
XIR26276 Noahs Family (oil on canvas) by Cornelisz. van Haarlem, Cornelis (1562-1638); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Quimper, France; Dutch, out of copyright

The Virgin and Child with SS. Catherine and Agnes (oil on panel)
XIR243709 The Virgin and Child with SS. Catherine and Agnes (oil on panel) by Master of the Legend of St. Catherine (1460-1500); Musee du Berry, Bourges, France; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Peasant Woman Feeding her Child (plaster)
XIR234105 Peasant Woman Feeding her Child (plaster) by Dalou, Aime Jules (1838-1902); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; French, out of copyright

Charity (oil on panel)
XKH223173 Charity (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas the Younger (1515-86); 48.5x73.2 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Boulonnaise Woman Feeding her Child (plaster) (see also 217913) (b / w photo)
XIR217912 Boulonnaise Woman Feeding her Child (plaster) (see also 217913) (b/w photo) by Dalou, Aime Jules (1838-1902); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais

Virgin and Child (oil on canvas)
XZL151529 Virgin and Child (oil on canvas) by Cuzco School, (19th century); Museo de Arte, Lima, Peru; Peruvian, out of copyright

The Soup, c. 1862-65 (pen & ink, w / c and pencil on paper)
XIR206409 The Soup, c.1862-65 (pen & ink, w/c and pencil on paper) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 30.3x49.4 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Saying Grace (oil on canvas)
XIR203355 Saying Grace (oil on canvas) by Moor, Karel de (1656-1738); 61x64.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Roman Charity (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR202786 Roman Charity (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Bachelier, Jean Jacques (1724-1806); Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt (oil on panel)
XIR201618 The Rest on the Flight into Egypt (oil on panel) by David, Gerard (c.1460-1523); 63.5x44.5 cm; Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon

The Virgin Breastfeeding the Infant Christ (oil on panel)
XIR199120 The Virgin Breastfeeding the Infant Christ (oil on panel) by Cleve, Joos van (c.1485-1541); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tours, France; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Virgin and Child, c. 1467-70 (oil on panel)
XIR194738 Virgin and Child, c.1467-70 (oil on panel) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); 40x29 cm; Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium; Netherlandish, out of copyright

The Offering, 1902 (oil on canvas)
XIR192369 The Offering, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 68x78 cm; Buhrle Collection, Zurich, Switzerland; French, out of copyright

First Born, 1863 (oil on panel)
BAL239826 First Born, 1863 (oil on panel) by Jonghe, Gustave Leonard de (1829-93); 52.7x66 cm; Private Collection; Haynes Fine Art at the Bindery Galleries, Broadway; Belgian, out of copyright

The Breastfeeding Mother (oil on canvas)
XIR187124 The Breastfeeding Mother (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Marguerite (1761-1837); Musee Fragonard, Grasse, France; French, out of copyright

Gabrielle d Estrees (1573-99) and her sister, the Duchess of Villars (oil on canvas)
XIR180475 Gabrielle d Estrees (1573-99) and her sister, the Duchess of Villars (oil on canvas) by Fontainebleau School, (16th century); Musee de la Societe Archeologique, Montpellier

The Young Mother, c. 1770-80 (oil on canvas)
XIR180450 The Young Mother, c.1770-80 (oil on canvas) by Mosnier, Jean Laurent (1743/4-1808); Musee Municipal, Macon, France; French, out of copyright

Mary with the Christ Child, early 16th century (oil on panel)
XKH179523 Mary with the Christ Child, early 16th century (oil on panel) by Dutch School, (16th century); 56.6x39.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

The Wet Nurse (oil on canvas)
XIR16779 The Wet Nurse (oil on canvas) by Roll, Alfred (1846-1919); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; French, out of copyright

The Satisfaction of Marriage or, The Happy Family (oil on canvas)
XIR16754 The Satisfaction of Marriage or, The Happy Family (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Francois Louis Joseph (1758-1823); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; French, out of copyright

The Bearded Woman Breastfeeding, 1631 (oil on canvas) (detail of 84020)
XIR227601 The Bearded Woman Breastfeeding, 1631 (oil on canvas) (detail of 84020) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (c.1590-1652); Hospital de Tavera, Toledo

Neapolitan bagpipe player in wintry Rome, 1833 (oil on panel)
XKH152283 Neapolitan bagpipe player in wintry Rome, 1833 (oil on panel) by Wasmann, Rudolph Friedrich (1805-86); 62.7x53.9 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Rest on the Flight to Egypt, detail from the Grabow Altarpiece, 1379-83 (tempera
XKH145284 Rest on the Flight to Egypt, detail from the Grabow Altarpiece, 1379-83 (tempera on panel) by Master Bertram of Minden (c.1345-c.1415); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German

Indian Household in East Brazil, from The History of Mankind by Prof. Friedrich Ratzel
BAL129728 Indian Household in East Brazil, from The History of Mankind by Prof. Friedrich Ratzel, pub. in 1904 (litho) by Rugendas, Johann Moritz (1802-58) (after); Private Collection; German

The Arrival of the Wetnurses (oil on canvas)
XIR175199 The Arrival of the Wetnurses (oil on canvas) by Jeaurat, Etienne (1699-1789); Musee Municipal, Laon, France; French, out of copyright

St. Stanislas (1030-79) watching the punishment of unfaithful wives as commanded
XIR174660 St. Stanislas (1030-79) watching the punishment of unfaithful wives as commanded by King Boleslas II (1039-81) panel from the Altarpiece of St

The Lactation of St. Bernard (oil on panel)
XIR173146 The Lactation of St. Bernard (oil on panel) by Eeckele, Jan van (fl.1534-58 d.1561); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai

Virgin and Child (oil on panel)
XIR169052 Virgin and Child (oil on panel) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464); 56.5x35.5 cm; Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Virgin and Child (oil on panel)
XIR169051 Virgin and Child (oil on panel) by Flemish School, (15th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai, Belgium; (add.info)

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"Allaiter: A Celebration of Motherhood Through Art" In the realm of art, motherhood has been a timeless subject that evokes a sense of tenderness and nurturing. From ancient times to the present day, artists have captured the beauty and significance of breastfeeding in various forms. One such depiction is seen in "Mother and Child" (1892), a bronze sculpture that portrays the intimate bond between a mother and her nursing child. The artist skillfully captures the essence of this natural act, highlighting the love and care shared between them. Centuries earlier, in 1511, an oil painting titled "Madonna Feeding the Christ Child" showcases Mary nourishing baby Jesus at her breast. This iconic image symbolizes not only maternal devotion but also spiritual sustenance. The theme of selflessness is further explored through works like "Roman Charity, " which depicts an ancient Roman tale where a daughter secretly nurses her imprisoned father to save him from starvation. Artists throughout history have been inspired by this story's message of compassion and sacrifice. Moving forward to more recent times, we encounter pieces like "Nature Breastfeeding a Black Baby and White Baby" (c. 1792). This colored engraving challenges societal norms by portraying nature as colorblind when it comes to providing nourishment for all infants regardless of race or ethnicity. Artistic representations continue to evolve with changing perspectives on motherhood. For instance, "Maternity" explores contemporary notions surrounding childbirth and breastfeeding while emphasizing empowerment and choice for women. Whether rendered in pastel on paper or oil on canvas, these artworks remind us that breastfeeding transcends time periods and cultures—it is an integral part of our shared human experience. They serve as visual testaments to the profound connection between mothers and their children—a bond nurtured through love, warmth, sustenance, and care. As we admire these masterpieces spanning centuries—from medieval altarpieces like the Grabower Altar to modern-day interpretations—we are reminded of the timeless beauty and significance of breastfeeding.