Fertility Collection (#10)

Europe; Italy Montepulciano; Autumn Vinyards in full color near Montepulciano

Europe; Italy Montepulciano; Road through Autumn Vinyards in full color near Montepulciano

Europe; Italy; Tuscany; Monticiano; Small Shed in Harvest Vineyard

Europe; Netherlands; Nord Holland; Selective Focus of Tulip field with dew drops

Europe; Italy; Tuscsany; Autumn Vineyards in Southern Tuscany

Europe; Italy; Tuscany; Chianti; Autumn Vinyards Rows with Bright Color

Europe; Italy; San Quirico; Autumn Vinyards in full color near San Quirico

North America; USA; Idaho; Freeze Community Church a Freeze, Idahoh on the hill surrounded
North America; USA; Idaho; Freeze Community Church - Freeze, Idahoh on the hill surrounded by harvest Wheat

North America; USA; Idaho; Fairfield; Camas Prairie; Creek and fenceline in the Camas Prairie

USA; Hawaii; Oahu; Tropical Gardens with philodendrons

Terracotta statue of the goddess Astarte (Ishtar), Susa, Middle Elamite period, 1150 - 1100 BC
Terracotta statue of the goddess Astarte (Ishtar), Susa, Middle Elamite period, 1150-1100 BC. Now in The Louvre

Venus of Willendorf. Paleolithic art
Venus of Willendorf. 23rd mil. BC. Representation of fertility. Upper Paleolithic. Gravettian. Sculpture on rock. AUSTRIA. VIENNA. Vienna. Natural History Museum. Proc: AUSTRIA. LOWER AUSTRIA

September. Goddess Demeter
Demeter, mother of Persephone, the Greek goddess of harvest, who presided over grains and the fertility of the earth. Artist: Sydney Carter Date: 1903

Europe; Netherlands; Nord Holland; Red Tulips in Mass
Netherlands, Nord Holland, Red Tulips in Mass

Diagram showing the interaction between female sexual organs and the brain, on one side, the normal reproductive cycle, and on the other, the effect of the contraceptive pill

MENNONITES: HEX SIGN. Tree of Life, symbol of fertility, from an American Mennonite hex sign

Statue of Pan, the flutist of Greek mythology as the pastoral god of fertility at Massandra Chateau, former summer residence of Russian royalty at Yalta, Ukraine on the Black Sea Riviera

Mammoth ivory sculptures. Female figures carved from tusks of the woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). The woolly mammoth was a large, elephant-like mammal with a thick, hairy coat

VENUS OF WILLENDORF. Late Paleolithic stone statuette

TEST-TUBE BABY, 1978. Front page of the London, England, Evening News, 27 July 1978, announcing the birth of Louise Brown, the worlds first test-tube baby, conceived by in vitro fertilization

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This male Indo-Pacific sergeant major, Abudefduf vaigiensis, is tending to the dark purple egg mass that was deposited underneath him on the bottom, Hawaii

Magnolia elizabeth Magnolia Flowers Stamens
Closeup of the inside of an open Magnolia Elizabeth flower

"First in Venuss looking glass, you may see where love lies bleeding"
" First in Venuss looking glass, you may see where love lies bleeding". An illustration by British artist Walter Crane used in his book A Floral Fantasy in an Old English Garden

Sacrifice to Priapus. After a 16th century work by Francesco Colonna. Priapus was a god of fertility in Greek mythology and later became a popular subject in Roman erotic art

Stream cascading over mossy rocks in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington, USA
Waterfall and winding stream cascading over moss-covered rocks and lush green foliage in Gifford Pinchot National Forest; Washington, United States of America

Golden wheat field with a lone tree in the middle
Golden wheat field on rolling hills with a lone tree in the middle; Palouse, Washington, United States of America

Covered Asparagus Field at Sunrise with Morning Mist, Dieburg, Darmstadt-Dieburg-District, Hesse, Germany

Wedding procession Bosphorus Turkish wedding
Wedding procession on the Bosphorus Turkish wedding, Along the Asian shores of the Bosphorus, a colorful procession accompanies a bride to her grooms house

Allegory fertile Friesland Title page B Schotanus
Allegory of fertile Friesland Title page for: B. Schotanus, Representation of the glory of Friesland, 1718, Astronomy is central on a pedestal, with a map of Friesland on its thigh

Rainbow Over Farmers Field

Ruins Of The Temple Of Artemis; Sardis, Turkey

Indonesia, Eggs Can Be Seen Through The Translucent Flesh Of This Alcyonarian Coral (Dendronephthya)

Hawaii, Male Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major (Abudefduf Vaigiensis) Guarding Purple Egg Mass

The Menat, 1923. Symbol of the ancient Egyptian goddess Hathor, worn for protection, fertility and virility. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London)

Three Clay Female Fertility figures from Caraja Tribe, Brazil showing Steatopygia. Steatopygia is an enlargement of the buttocks

Terracotta Fertility goddess, Ishtar (Astarte), Old Babylonian, c2000 BC. Ishtar was the Mesopotamian goddess of love, beauty, sex, desire, fertility, war, combat, and political power

Terracotta Goddess from shrine at Karphi, Lassithi, Crete, c12th century BC. A Minoan settlement was formed after the Invasion of Crete by the Dorians in 12th Cent BC

The Venus of Laussel, which may be interpreted as an earth-mother
The Venus of Laussel, from Bordeaux Musuems collection. The figure holds a curved horn or cornucopia in one hand which has thirteen notches

Birth house (mammisi) at Edfu, Egypt
The birth house (mammisi) is part of the temple complex at Edfu, Egypt, and served as a sanctuary for pregnant women worshipping Hathor, the Ancient Egyptian goddess of motherhood and fertility

Temple of Hathor in Deir el-Medina near Luxor, Egypt
Inside the temple of Hathor, Ancient Egyptian goddess of motherhood, in Deir el-Medina near Luxor (Thebes), Egypt. Deir el-Medina was a village inhabited by artisans who worked on the tombs in

Egyptian Art. Karnak. Table of offerings to the god Min with
Egyptian Art. The Karnak Temple Complex. Relief depicting a table of offerings to the god Min with two trees and a papyrus flower. New Empire. Egypt

Egyptian Art. Karnak. The god Ptah. Relief
Egyptian Art. The Karnak Temple Complex. Relief depicting the god Ptah. 19th Dynasty. New Kingdom. Egypt

Goddess of fertility. Sculpture. 3rd-2nd centuries. Of Amant
Greek art. Goddess of fertility. Sculpture. 3rd-2nd centuries. Of Amantia, ancient Greek polis in Epirus. National Archaeological Museum. Tirana

Egyptian art. Colossal statues of a pharaoh, his wife and the god Hapi (God of fertility). Temporary exhibition Egypts Sunken Treasures (Egypts Sunken Treasures)

Greek Art. Goddesses rearing children. Ny Carlsberg Glyptote
Ancient Greek Art. Archaic Period (700 B.C-480 B.C.). Goddesses rearing children. Terracotta. Statuette. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Urartu civilization. Pectoral and gold medallion decorated with reliefs. The pectoral depicts the image of god Haldi on the throne and his wife Arubani. The madaillon, a seated goddess

Spain. Madrid. Fountain of Cibeles. Monument designed by Ventura Rodr?=?guez between 177-1782. Neo-classical

Maison Lyons Corner House - Marble Arch, London - Interior
Quote from The Kalevala (Kalewala) a 19th-century work of epic poetry compiled by Elias Lonnrot from Karelian and Finnish oral folklore and mythology

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"Fertility: A Celebration of Life and Abundance" In the realm of art, ancient Carthaginian sculptures like the Bust of goddess Tanit remind us of the deep reverence civilizations held for fertility. These masterpieces capture the essence of creation and growth, symbolizing the eternal cycle of life. As we step into modern times, even wrought iron porticos on entrance doors to places like Champagne Louis Roederer in Reims pay homage to this universal concept. They serve as a reminder that fertility is not limited to nature alone but also extends to our endeavors, where innovation and creativity flourish. Throughout history, temples have witnessed miracles associated with fertility. The Miracle Fire igniting within these sacred spaces reminds us that hope springs eternal when it comes to new beginnings and the gift of life. From Phrygian/Roman goddess Cybele's depiction in 1702 artwork to Nordic-Germanic goddess Freyr's representation in line engravings from the 19th century, mythology has long celebrated deities embodying fertility. Their presence serves as a testament to humanity's fascination with abundance and prosperity. In more recent times, institutions like Huddersfield Royal Infirmary have been recognized for their exceptional work in helping couples achieve their dreams of parenthood. Such achievements highlight how science and compassion come together harmoniously in shaping lives. Nature itself showcases its bountiful beauty across continents - from wildflowers adorning fencelines in Texas' vast landscapes to vibrant vineyard rows painting Tuscany's picturesque countryside. These scenes remind us that fertility knows no boundaries; it thrives wherever there is love and nurturing care. Even agricultural events like annual County Shows proudly display cattle representing vitality and fecundity at its finest. These gatherings celebrate not just livestock but also generations-old traditions rooted deeply in rural communities worldwide. Whether it be back roads winding through North America's wheat fields or Texas bluebonnets blooming along white fencelines, the Earth's abundance is a sight to behold.