Lying In Collection

Dolls House of Petronella Dunois, c. 1676
Dolls House of Petronella Dunois (1650-1695), c. 1676. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

The Newborn Baby, 1675 (oil on canvas)
5667218 The Newborn Baby, 1675 (oil on canvas) by Naiveu, Matthys (1647-1721); 64.1 x 80 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

The Montauri Birth Tray, 25th April, 1428 (tempera, gilt & silver on panel)
3703521 The Montauri Birth Tray, 25th April, 1428 (tempera, gilt & silver on panel) by Fruosino, Batrolomeo di (1366/69-1441); diam: 71.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Mother with new born baby visited by several women in a parlour
5893723 Mother with new born baby visited by several women in a parlour. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Mother with new born baby visited by several women in a parlour)

The Visit to the Nursery, 1661 (oil on canvas)
3493007 The Visit to the Nursery, 1661 (oil on canvas) by Metsu, Gabriel (1629-67); 77.5x81.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: In an impressively appointed room)

The Birth of the Virgin, from The Life of the Virgin (copy). n. d. Creator: Unknown
The Birth of the Virgin, from The Life of the Virgin (copy).n.d

The Birth of the Virgin, from The Life of the Virgin, ca. 1503. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Birth of the Virgin, from The Life of the Virgin, ca. 1503

Return from the Christening, 1633. Creator: Abraham Bosse
Return from the Christening, 1633

Visit to the New Mother, 1633. Creator: Abraham Bosse
Visit to the New Mother, 1633

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"Lying in: A Glimpse into the World of Motherhood Through Art" Step back in time and explore the intimate moments surrounding childbirth and motherhood through a collection of captivating artworks. From the exquisite Dolls House of Petronella Dunois, crafted around 1676, to Albrecht Durer's poignant depiction of The Birth of the Virgin from The Life of the Virgin series, these masterpieces offer a window into this timeless journey. In The Newborn Baby, painted on canvas in 1675, we witness a tender scene where a mother cradles her precious bundle with love and awe. Surrounding her are several women who have come to share in her joyous moment. This portrayal beautifully captures the support network that often envelops new mothers during their "lying-in" period. The Montauri Birth Tray, created on April 25th, 1428, showcases an intricately designed panel adorned with tempera paint, gilt accents, and silver details. This luxurious piece served as both an artistic masterpiece and functional item used during childbirth rituals. Its ornate nature reflects the significance placed upon this transformative event. Moving forward to Abraham Bosse's works from 1633 - Return from the Christening and Visit to the New Mother - we observe how social customs played a role in postpartum visits. These images depict friends and family gathering around a new mother as she recovers while celebrating her child's christening or simply offering support during this delicate period. The Birth of the Virgin paintings by unknown artists (n. d. ) and Albrecht Durer (ca. 1503) transport us further back in time but maintain their relevance even today. They illustrate not only Mary's miraculous birth but also symbolize hope for all expectant mothers throughout history. Finally, let us not forget Petronella Dunois' enchanting Dolls House from circa 1676—a miniature world where the concept of "lying in" is delicately portrayed.