Fertility Collection (page 8)

Writhing Tree, East Window, 1880 (stained glass)
3475414 Writhing Tree, East Window, 1880 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward (1833-98) & Morris, William (1834-96); St Martins Church, Brampton, Cumbria, UK; (add.info.: George Howard)

Design for a Bookplate, 1896 (pencil on paper)
3431727 Design for a Bookplate, 1896 (pencil on paper) by MacDonald Mackintosh, Margaret (1865-1933); 21.1x16.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Blessing the Soil, Russia (colour litho)
2799238 Blessing the Soil, Russia (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blessing the Soil, Russia)

Cycladic reclining female figure, name-piece of the Schuster Master, Early Cycladic II, c
2913391 Cycladic reclining female figure, name-piece of the Schuster Master, Early Cycladic II, c.2400 BC (marble) by Schuster Master (fl.c.2400 BC); height: 92.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Freyja, 1920s (litho)
2920293 Freyja, 1920s (litho) by Blommer, Nils (1816-53); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teutonic Myth and Legend published by Gresham Publishing Company Limited 1920s N J O Blommer); Swedish

The Snake Goddess of Crete, illustration from Myths of Crete
KW342887 The Snake Goddess of Crete, illustration from Myths of Crete and Pre-Hellenic Europe by Donald A. Mackenzie, published in 1917 (colour litho) by Duncan

Double phallus from the lintel of a vomitorium (exit passage
DGC405766 Double phallus from the lintel of a vomitorium (exit passage) at the Nimes (Colonia Nemausus) amphitheatre (engraving) by English School

Statuette of a female nude, front view, 3rd-2nd century BC (alabaster
XIR286963 Statuette of a female nude, front view, 3rd-2nd century BC (alabaster, rubies & gold) (b/w photo) (see also 286964) by Seleucid; height: 25 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Ashtart)

Allegory of the River Nile (marble) (detail of 264717)
ALI264716 Allegory of the River Nile (marble) (detail of 264717) by Roman; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info)

Uitenhage (b / w photo)
3092468 Uitenhage (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uitenhage. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

Double axehead and two figurines from Knossos, late Minoan, c
AMQ133330 Double axehead and two figurines from Knossos, late Minoan, c.1500 BC (from L to R bronze, terracotta and bronze) (see also 419819) by Minoan; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Figurine of standing woman from Cukurdent, Turkey (marble)
AMQ133327 Figurine of standing woman from Cukurdent, Turkey (marble) by Turkish School; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Turkish, out of copyright

The Nuremburg Schembart Carnival (colour engraving)
CHT202138 The Nuremburg Schembart Carnival (colour engraving) by Meyer, Hans (1846-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arab women prostrating themselves before a sacred tree in prayer that they will be granted children (litho)
5207845 Arab women prostrating themselves before a sacred tree in prayer that they will be granted children (litho) by Woodville

Allegory of the Earth or Mother Nature
AIS5377244 Allegory of the Earth or Mother Nature by German School, (9th century); Archivio dell Abbazia, Montecassino, Italy; (add.info)

Chariot of Ceres (pen and black ink with gray wash and watercolor on laid paper)
4073456 Chariot of Ceres (pen and black ink with gray wash and watercolor on laid paper) by Italian School, (18th century); 18x24.7 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Silver patera of Aquileia with an allegory of fertility, 1st century
LRI4587944 Silver patera of Aquileia with an allegory of fertility, 1st century by Roman, (1st century AD); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Tellus Mater or Terra Mater, 13-9 BC (low-relief)
LRI4587472 Tellus Mater or Terra Mater, 13-9 BC (low-relief) by Roman, (1st century BC); Museum of the Ara Pacis, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Representation of Mother Earth)

Peace Allegorical representation with mother and child and herds
JLJ4585985 Peace Allegorical representation with mother and child and herds. Painting of the Cour des comptes staircase by Theodore Chasseriau (1819-1856) 19th century Sun

Apollo and the Three Graces, c. 1750-60 (oil on panel)
1201683 Apollo and the Three Graces, c.1750-60 (oil on panel) by Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-79); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Photo eFine Art Images; German, out of copyright

Female Busts (terracotta)
3711318 Female Busts (terracotta) by Greek School, (5th-4th century BC); Archaeological Museum, Morgantina, Aidone, Enna, Sicily

Panoramic view of The Great Sand Sea of the Tenge Mountains in East Java (engraving)
1064628 Panoramic view of The Great Sand Sea of the Tenge Mountains in East Java (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gobelins tapestry known as Summer or The Feasts of Ceres (textile)
931408 Gobelins tapestry known as Summer or The Feasts of Ceres (textile) by French School, (18th century); 235x305 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Statuette of mother goddess, cycladic type idol, from Senorbi
LRI4649848 Statuette of mother goddess, cycladic type idol, from Senorbi. Prenuragic period, 20th century BC (limestone) by Nuragic Civilization

The goddess Ishtar on a wafer (left) and a fertility goddess with raised arms
LRI4640155 The goddess Ishtar on a wafer (left) and a fertility goddess with raised arms, 15th century-12th century BC (hammered gold statuettes) by Phoenician, (14th century BC); Louvre, Paris

Bacchanale, c. 1720-30 (oil on canvas)
3545816 Bacchanale, c.1720-30 (oil on canvas) by Magnasco, Alessandro (1667-1749); 118.1x148.6 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Freyj and the Necklace, 1920s (colour litho)
2920296 Freyj and the Necklace, 1920s (colour litho) by Penrose, James Doyle (1862-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teutonic Myth)

The Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c. 1505 (tempera on vellum)
490416 The Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c.1505 (tempera on vellum) by Flemish School, (16th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

The Spring (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407556 The Spring (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English, out of copyright

The Fertilisation of a Human Egg, from La Creation Naturelle et les Etres
CHT236018 The Fertilisation of a Human Egg, from La Creation Naturelle et les Etres Vivants by Dr. J. Rengade, c.1880 (coloured engraving) by French School

Standing female figure wearing a strap and a necklace, 3rd-2nd millennium BC
5049883 Standing female figure wearing a strap and a necklace, 3rd-2nd millennium BC (sandstone and quartzite) by Early Bronze Age, (c.3300-2000 BC); 27 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Bracelet with Agathodaimon, Isis-Tyche, Aphrodite, and Terenouthis, 1st (gold)
3746255 Bracelet with Agathodaimon, Isis-Tyche, Aphrodite, and Terenouthis, 1st (gold) by Egyptian, Roman Period (c.30 BC - AD 337); 4x5.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

River God, 1755 (terracotta)
1272035 River God, 1755 (terracotta) by Caffieri, Jean-Jacques (1725-92); 23x37.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright

River God, 1755 (terracotta)
1272030 River God, 1755 (terracotta) by Caffieri, Jean-Jacques (1725-92); 23x37.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright

River God, 1755 (terracotta)
1272041 River God, 1755 (terracotta) by Caffieri, Jean-Jacques (1725-92); 23x37.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright

Aztec Art: representation of Chicomecoatl (called ausi Xilonen)
GIA4789420 Aztec Art: representation of Chicomecoatl (called ausi Xilonen), goddess of the Maid and Fertility. National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico by Aztec; Museo Nacional de Antropologia

Page of a Bible manuscript. Noahs plant life. Miniature from codex 212
GIA4816450 Page of a Bible manuscript. Noahs plant life. Miniature from codex 212 (or padovano codice or Bible of Padua) 1390-1400 Rovigo, Accademia dei Concordi by Unknown Artist

Oriental art: terracotta statuette of woman holding her breasts
JLJ4565168 Oriental art: terracotta statuette of woman holding her breasts, probable representation of Ishtar, goddess of fertility. From Susa. Iran. Elamite period. 14th-12th century BC

April: picking plants. Miniature taken from "Breviaire d amour"
LRI4667063 April: picking plants. Miniature taken from " Breviaire d amour" (Breviari d Amor) by Ermengol de Beziers (Matfre Ermengau) (Ermengaud) (died 1322), 13th century

L Abondance, Dessin de Sandro Botticelli (engraving)
5199721 L Abondance, Dessin de Sandro Botticelli (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Abondance, Dessin de Sandro Botticelli)

Steatopygous female idol, c. early 1st millennium BC (terracotta)
778901 Steatopygous female idol, c. early 1st millennium BC (terracotta) by Amlash Culture (1st Millennium BC); height: 22 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Iranian, out of copyright

Large Sacrifice to Priapus, c. 1499 / 1501. Creator: Jacopo de Barbari
Large Sacrifice to Priapus, c. 1499/1501

Les prunes. Creator: Geraud Vidal
Les prunes. [Plums]

Les cerises. Creator: Geraud Vidal
Les cerises. [Cherries]

The tutti-men climb a ladder to get the traditional kiss the window during the Hock-tide festival at Hungerford. April 1955 P029159

A Coin or a kiss for the Tutti-Men: The Hungerford Tutti-men exercised their traditional right today (19-4-55) and stopped women in the street, chased girls behind shop counters

The Furry Dance, also known as The Flora some times incorrectly called the Floral Dance, takes place in Helston, Cornwall, and is one of the oldest British customs

The Foolish Old Man and the Young Girl, c. 1480 / 1490. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
The Foolish Old Man and the Young Girl, c. 1480/1490

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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.