Fertility Collection (page 3)

Femme et enfants dans un verger : Esquisse pour le préau de l'école des filles de... 1933
Femme et enfants dans un verger : Esquisse pour le preau de l'ecole des filles de l'avenue Simon-Bolivar, 19eme arrondissement de Paris, 1933. Woman and children in an orchard

Sleeping Venus with Cupid Watched by Satyrs, ca 1600-1625. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Sleeping Venus with Cupid Watched by Satyrs, ca 1600-1625. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Sketch for the salle des mariages (wedding hall) of the 14th arrondissement : Wedding, 1889
Sketch for the salle des mariages (wedding hall) of the town hall in the 14th arrondissement, Paris : Wedding, 1889. (Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 14eme : La Noce)

An Allegory of Abundance, c.1515. Creator: Cristofano di Michele Martini
An Allegory of Abundance, c.1515

Pan and Nymph Syrinx. Creator: Rössler, Rudolf (1864-1934)
Pan and Nymph Syrinx. Private Collection

Indian art: representation of Mahamai, mother goddess, giving birth
JLJ4652546 Indian art: representation of Mahamai, mother goddess, giving birth. Wooden relief of the 18th century Private collection by Indian School

Seeds i pod
Orange seeds in brown pods from Kurrajong tree

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

Roman copy of a Hellenistic original of the personification of the river Nile, surrounded by sixteen children and numerous symbols of fertility

The Nile, Roman work, perhaps of Greek origin, found in 1513 in the Church of S. Maria sopra Minerva, Rome, and now preserved in the Chiaramonti Museum in the Vatican

Statue of Apis, god of fertility, taken from Serapeum: work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris. France Paris, Louvre Museum Statue Late Period, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization

A cat and Apis Bull, Egyptian bronze statuettes from the Saitic period, in the Museo Archeologico, Florence Florence Museo Archeologico Bronze Statuette Twenty-sixth Dynasty, Late Period

Man pulling a cow, Horus temple, Edfu
8588903 Man pulling a cow, Horus temple, Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt Edfu, a city in Upper Egypt housing the Temple of Horus. Built from 237 to 57 BC)

The Venus of Willendorf, 30000-25000 BC (limestone coloured with red ochre)
XAM54144 The Venus of Willendorf, 30000-25000 BC (limestone coloured with red ochre) by Prehistoric; H:11cm cm; Naturhistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Female figurine)

The Venus of Willendorf, side view, c.30000-18000 BC (limestone coloured with red ochre)
XAM54145 The Venus of Willendorf, side view, c.30000-18000 BC (limestone coloured with red ochre) by Prehistoric; height: 11 cm; Naturhistorisches Museum, Vienna

The Venus of Willendorf, 30000-25000 BC (limestone coloured with red ochre)
XAM54146 The Venus of Willendorf, 30000-25000 BC (limestone coloured with red ochre) by Prehistoric; H:11cm cm; Naturhistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Female figurine)

The tomb of Victor Noir by Jules Dalou in Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France
GNG5273514 The tomb of Victor Noir by Jules Dalou in Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France by Dalou, Aime Jules (1838-1902); Godong

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
XIR155373 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
5863915 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

A pagan belief, that holly was a symbol of fertility and eternal life, this took place on the Twelfth Night, burning holly tree branch was carried through the village, followed by a brass band

Pan and Nymph Syrinx. Artist: Ulyanov, Nikolai Pavlovich (1875-1949)
Pan and Nymph Syrinx. Private Collection

Cave paintings typical of the Levantine art, found in the Roca dels Moros or Cogull Cave (Lleida), scene of nine women dancing around a man, with overlapping animal figures

North America; USA Washington; Red Barn in Field of Harvest Wheat

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

Cultivated fields and small villages. In the background, the mountain ranges of the Maiella National Park. Abruzzo, Italy

Umay the goddess of fertility, Kazakhstan
Umay is the Mother of Earth, also known as the goddess of fertility in the religion of Tengriism (Tengrism), Kazakhstan. She holds her arms around the yurt to protect the baby

Armenia, Syunik province, Sisian, Zorats Karer also know as Karahundj or Carahunge - meaning speaking stones, Ancient tombs

South America, Peru, Sillustani, fertility charm on house roof

CORNUCOPIA a symbol of plenty, abundance, prosperity, fertility, wealth, good fortune, and more, and more, and more of everything

Ceremonial bedhead made for the marriage of King Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves, 1539 (oak)
5890677 Ceremonial bedhead made for the marriage of King Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves, 1539 (oak) by English School, (16th century); 83.9x195.6x11.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Head of Dyonisus (pentelic marble)
3930094 Head of Dyonisus (pentelic marble) by Roman, (1st century BC - 1st century AD); Museo Barracco, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Augustean period.); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Detail of the Altoviti hall ceiling, 16th century (fresco)
7130068 Detail of the Altoviti hall ceiling, 16th century (fresco) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Detail of the Altoviti hall ceiling)

The three Graces, (painting)
7130007 The three Graces, (painting) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: The three Graces, Peter Paul Rubens, Pitti palace, Florence)

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Nomali figure of the Mende tribe or a pondo figure of the Kissi tribe, from Sierra Leone
XAM91574 Nomali figure of the Mende tribe or a pondo figure of the Kissi tribe, from Sierra Leone, possibly 16th century (steatite) by African School; Museum fur Volkerkunde, Vienna

Baga D'mba Mask, Guinea (wood) (see also 186311)
HSC186310 Baga D'mba Mask, Guinea (wood) (see also 186311) by African School; height:43 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Headdress in the form of D'mba, late 19th to early 20th century (wood)
1068321 Headdress in the form of D'mba, late 19th to early 20th century (wood) by African School; 125.1x41x70.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: D'mba)

Scaldis and Antverpia, 1609 (oil on panel)
471164 Scaldis and Antverpia, 1609 (oil on panel) by Janssens van Nuyssen, Abraham (1575-1632); 174x308 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Madonna at the Fountain, 1439 (oil on panel)
471200 Madonna at the Fountain, 1439 (oil on panel) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441); 24.9x18.2 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: The different flowers)

Ceres and Bacchus, 1600s (oil on canvas)
XOS5887442 Ceres and Bacchus, 1600s (oil on canvas) by Spranger, Bartholomaeus (1546-1611); 197.2x133.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Bartholomaeus Spranger (1546-1611))

Venus, 1886 (stained glass)
3475491 Venus, 1886 (stained glass) by Holmes Jewitt, Edward (1849-1929); Pownall Hall Farm, Wilmslow, Cheshire, UK; (add.info.: Shrigley & Hunt (1873-1982)); © Alastair Carew-Cox

Venus of Willendorf
6360261 Venus of Willendorf by Prehistoric; Naturhistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Venus of Willendorf, 110 mm.: woman statue made in limestone and painted with ochre)

The Triumph of Venus, 1740 (oil on canvas)
3086716 The Triumph of Venus, 1740 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 130x162 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Birth of Venus, the goddess of love, from the sea)

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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.