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Fatherhood Collection (page 3)

"Fatherhood: A Timeless Bond Across Art and History" In Rembrandt's masterpiece, "The Return of the Prodigal Son

Background imageFatherhood Collection: A domestic interior scene, 1850

A domestic interior scene, 1850
3478308 A domestic interior scene, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a domestic interior scene. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Proud Parents, 1850

Proud Parents, 1850
3478139 Proud Parents, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled Proud Parents depicting a mother and father admiring their young child. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFatherhood Collection: A widower comforting his two daughters, 1850

A widower comforting his two daughters, 1850
3478137 A widower comforting his two daughters, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widower comforting his children)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: A widower comforting his two daughters, 1850

A widower comforting his two daughters, 1850
3478136 A widower comforting his two daughters, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widower comforting his two daughters)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: An angelic figure donating bread to the less fortunate, 1850

An angelic figure donating bread to the less fortunate, 1850
3478242 An angelic figure donating bread to the less fortunate, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an angelic figure donating bread to the less fortunate)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Miss Delicacy, 1850

Miss Delicacy, 1850
3478735 Miss Delicacy, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Miss Delicacy, the daughter of the Riches quarrelling with her husband who had been her father's servant)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 ()

Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 8: the chapel, the reliquary
7242666 Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 8: the chapel, the reliquary, dead children presented on the altar (a father presents his dead little daughter)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: The prodigal sog, c.1880 (print)

The prodigal sog, c.1880 (print)
7293229 The prodigal sog, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Bible. New Testament. The return of the prodigal son. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1880.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Death stealing a child from their devastated parents

Death stealing a child from their devastated parents
3477998 Death stealing a child from their devastated parents; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting death stealing a child from their devastated parents, from Hans Holbein Simulachres de la Mort')

Background imageFatherhood Collection: A father, thought lost at sea, returning home for Christmas, 1850

A father, thought lost at sea, returning home for Christmas, 1850
3330701 A father, thought lost at sea, returning home for Christmas, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a father, thought lost at sea, returning home for Christmas)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Saint Joseph and the child Jesus. Saint Therese of Avila cherishing the child

Saint Joseph and the child Jesus. Saint Therese of Avila cherishing the child
VEN5027885 Saint Joseph and the child Jesus. Saint Therese of Avila cherishing the child. Painting by Giambettino Cignaroli (1706-1770)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: A young mother holding her infant child, 1850

A young mother holding her infant child, 1850
3478138 A young mother holding her infant child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young mother holding her infant child, whilst the father admires the baby)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Monday Morning, 1850

Monday Morning, 1850
3478122 Monday Morning, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled Monday Morning depicting father going to work with food and other goods tied in a scarf, while three older children leave for school)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: A drunken man leaving the pub with his young son, 1850

A drunken man leaving the pub with his young son, 1850
3478088 A drunken man leaving the pub with his young son, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a drunken man leaving the pub with his young son. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFatherhood Collection: A Father and Daughter during the Victorian Era, 1850

A Father and Daughter during the Victorian Era, 1850
3478177 A Father and Daughter during the Victorian Era, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father and daughter talking during the Victorian Era)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: A father burning a book which his daughter borrowed from someone he dislikes, 1850

A father burning a book which his daughter borrowed from someone he dislikes, 1850
3478172 A father burning a book which his daughter borrowed from someone he dislikes, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father burning a book which his daughter borrowed from someone he)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: A father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed, 1850

A father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed, 1850
3478335 A father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Parents with their new-born baby, 1850

Parents with their new-born baby, 1850
3478140 Parents with their new-born baby, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting parents with their new-born baby. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFatherhood Collection: A daughter reading to her father, 1850

A daughter reading to her father, 1850
3478174 A daughter reading to her father, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a daughter reading to her father by candlelight. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFatherhood Collection: A father in despair being comforted by his daughter, 1850

A father in despair being comforted by his daughter, 1850
3478166 A father in despair being comforted by his daughter, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father in despair being comforted by his daughter)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: A fine bouncing baby (colour litho)

A fine bouncing baby (colour litho)
8635515 A fine bouncing baby (colour litho) by Smith, Robert Sidney (1877-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fine bouncing baby. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Son with his hand in his father's pocket (colour litho)

Son with his hand in his father's pocket (colour litho)
8635613 Son with his hand in his father's pocket (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Son with his hand in his father's pocket)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: John Cleves Symmes, Father (engraving)

John Cleves Symmes, Father (engraving)
8637304 John Cleves Symmes, Father (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Cleves Symmes, Father)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: A Yorkshireman's advice to his son (colour litho)

A Yorkshireman's advice to his son (colour litho)
8635520 A Yorkshireman's advice to his son (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Yorkshireman's advice to his son)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: The fisherman's return (engraving)

The fisherman's return (engraving)
8635202 The fisherman's return (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fisherman's return; fisherman returning home to his family)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Napoleon's little toy soldier (litho)

Napoleon's little toy soldier (litho)
8673179 Napoleon's little toy soldier (litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon's little toy soldier)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: The Recognition of Esarhaddon as King in Nineveh (litho)

The Recognition of Esarhaddon as King in Nineveh (litho)
8660892 The Recognition of Esarhaddon as King in Nineveh (litho) by Weatherstone, A.C. (fl.1888-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recognition of Esarhaddon as King in Nineveh)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: The Golden Legend: Irmingard and her father (colour litho)

The Golden Legend: Irmingard and her father (colour litho)
8648824 The Golden Legend: Irmingard and her father (colour litho) by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irmingard and her father. "... My father spake)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Tullia driving over the dead body of her father (engraving)

Tullia driving over the dead body of her father (engraving)
8639501 Tullia driving over the dead body of her father (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tullia driving over the dead body of her father)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Miss Phizz, The Control Chemist's Daughter (colour litho)

Miss Phizz, The Control Chemist's Daughter (colour litho)
8628184 Miss Phizz, The Control Chemist's Daughter (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Phizz, The Control Chemist's Daughter)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Master Canister, The Tin-Maker's Son (colour litho)

Master Canister, The Tin-Maker's Son (colour litho)
8628179 Master Canister, The Tin-Maker's Son (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Master Canister, The Tin-Maker's Son)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: The funniest sight you've ever seen (colour litho)

The funniest sight you've ever seen (colour litho)
8656530 The funniest sight you've ever seen (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The funniest sight you've ever seen)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Family at the seaside in autumn (coloured engraving)

Family at the seaside in autumn (coloured engraving)
8655681 Family at the seaside in autumn (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family at the seaside in autumn)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630776 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: The Carthusians: First Profession of the Father, The Prior gives the Scapular to the Novice in

The Carthusians: First Profession of the Father, The Prior gives the Scapular to the Novice in the Chapter House (litho)
8666620 The Carthusians: First Profession of the Father, The Prior gives the Scapular to the Novice in the Chapter House (litho) by Kauffmann

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Greetings from the whole Dam family (colour litho)

Greetings from the whole Dam family (colour litho)
8656689 Greetings from the whole Dam family (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greetings from the whole Dam family)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Illustration for Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (litho)

Illustration for Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (litho)
8664596 Illustration for Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sam Weller in the witness-box fails to recognise his father)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: 'Hello Daddy'. 1902 (engraving)

"Hello Daddy". 1902 (engraving)
AIS5340703 "Hello Daddy". 1902 (engraving); (add.info.: image depicting a mother carrying her child in her arms to go greet her father in the morning Engraving copy of the painting by J)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Hamilcar Barca, engraving, 19th century

Hamilcar Barca, engraving, 19th century
AIS5334345 Hamilcar Barca, engraving, 19th century; (add.info.: Portrait of Carthaginian general Hamilcar Barca (or Barcas) (ca. 290-229 BC) father of Hannibal

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Captain John Bentinck, 1737-1775, and his son, William Bentinck, 1764-1813, 1775 (oil on canvas)

Captain John Bentinck, 1737-1775, and his son, William Bentinck, 1764-1813, 1775 (oil on canvas)
7337840 Captain John Bentinck, 1737-1775, and his son, William Bentinck, 1764-1813, 1775 (oil on canvas) by Chamberlin, Mason (1727-87); 197x242.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Saint Joseph, Child Jesus and Saint Therese. Painting by A. Zattera, 19th century

Saint Joseph, Child Jesus and Saint Therese. Painting by A. Zattera, 19th century. Museo Civico, Modene
VEN5032639 Saint Joseph, Child Jesus and Saint Therese. Painting by A. Zattera, 19th century. Museo Civico, Modene.; Museo Civico di Storia ed Arte, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: Saint Joseph)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: A gambler and his ruined family, 1887 (engraving)

A gambler and his ruined family, 1887 (engraving)
ELD4834985 A gambler and his ruined family, 1887 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A gambler, after having ruined his family, claims money from his wife)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Henryk Sienkiewicz, 1896 (b/w photo)

Henryk Sienkiewicz, 1896 (b/w photo)
7338651 Henryk Sienkiewicz, 1896 (b/w photo); Muzeum Literatury, Warsaw, Poland; (add.info.: Henryk Sienkiewicz with his daughter Jadwiga and son Henryk in Zakopane); Muzeum Literatury/East News

Background imageFatherhood Collection: A father burning a book which his daughter borrowed from someone he dislikes, 1850

A father burning a book which his daughter borrowed from someone he dislikes, 1850
3478173 A father burning a book which his daughter borrowed from someone he dislikes, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father burning a book which his daughter borrowed from someone he)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: A father in despair being comforted by his daughter, 1850

A father in despair being comforted by his daughter, 1850
3478163 A father in despair being comforted by his daughter, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father in despair being comforted by his daughter)

Background imageFatherhood Collection: Robert Pinkerton, 1850

Robert Pinkerton, 1850
3507318 Robert Pinkerton, 1850; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Robert Pinkerton (1848-1907) son of Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884) a Scottish American detective

Background imageFatherhood Collection: A grieving mother and father, 1850

A grieving mother and father, 1850
3478265 A grieving mother and father, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a grieving mother and father. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFatherhood Collection: A mother and daughter receiving news of husband's/father's grave illness, 1850

A mother and daughter receiving news of husband's/father's grave illness, 1850
3478223 A mother and daughter receiving news of husband's/father's grave illness, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother)




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"Fatherhood: A Timeless Bond Across Art and History" In Rembrandt's masterpiece, "The Return of the Prodigal Son, " we witness the profound love and forgiveness that defines fatherhood. The weary yet compassionate eyes of the father reflect a deep longing for his lost son's return. Centuries later, James William Edmund Doyle captures Edward III refusing succor to his wounded son at Crecy. This poignant depiction reminds us that even in times of war, fathers bear the weight of difficult decisions with unwavering strength. Guido Reni's portrayal of Saint Joseph with Infant Christ showcases the tenderness and protective nature inherent in fatherhood. Joseph cradles baby Jesus, symbolizing not only their familial bond but also a divine responsibility entrusted upon him. George Caleb Bingham's painting "Fur Traders Descending the Missouri" reveals an unconventional aspect as two men navigate treacherous waters while providing for their families. Their resilience exemplifies how fathers often go to great lengths to secure a better future for their loved ones. Captured on film is an intimate moment between 1st Earl of Birkenhead and his daughter aboard their yacht. This image from c1925 portrays a timeless connection between father and child, where moments shared become cherished memories etched forever in our hearts. Even royalty experiences joy through canine companionship, as depicted by Michael Chance in his artwork showcasing the royal family as dog lovers in 1937. It reminds us that regardless of status or title, fathers find solace and happiness amidst simple pleasures alongside those they hold dear. Jahangir and Akbar are immortalized within the Shah Jahan Album; this folio represents more than just rulers but also highlights a paternal relationship built on respect and guidance passed down through generations—a testament to enduring legacies shaped by strong bonds between fathers and sons.