Motherhood Collection (#4)

The Birth of the Virgin, 1520. Creator: Jan de Beer
The Birth of the Virgin, 1520.

The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist, 1506. Creator: Fra Bartolomeo
The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist, 1506.

The Virgin and Child with Two Angels, 1480. Creator: Master of the Saint Ursula Legend
The Virgin and Child with Two Angels, 1480.

Miss N. Mack, Mrs. N.E. Mack, Miss H. Mack, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Miss N. Mack, Mrs. N.E. Mack, Miss H. Mack, 1912.

Crown Prince of Sweden and family, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Crown Prince of Sweden and family, 1912.

Jessie Wilson, Margaret Wilson, Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Eleanor Randolph Wilson, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Jessie Wilson, Margaret Wilson, Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Eleanor Randolph Wilson, 1912.

Crown Princess of Sweden holding her child, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Crown Princess of Sweden holding her child, 1910.

Mrs. Thos. Walsh and Mrs. McLean, her daughter, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Thos. Walsh and Mrs. McLean, her daughter, 1910.

Madame Gadski and daughter, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Madame Gadski and daughter, 1912.

Hospital boat, a mother, her child, and a doctor, upper deck, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Hospital boat, a mother, her child, and a doctor, upper deck, 1910.

Hospital boat, mothers and children on upper deck, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Hospital boat, mothers and children on upper deck, 1910.

The Presentation in the Temple (Interior right wing), 1515. Creator: Anon
The Presentation in the Temple (Interior right wing), 1515.

The Virgin and the Child between Angels, 1500. Creator: Master of the Andre Madonna
The Virgin and the Child between Angels, 1500.

Saint Anne with Virgin and Child and a Donor (Exterior left wing), 1515. Creator: Anon
Saint Anne with Virgin and Child and a Donor (Exterior left wing), 1515.

The Holy Family, 1508. Creator: Master of Frankfurt
The Holy Family, 1508.

The Crucifixion, 1520. Creator: Anon
The Crucifixion, 1520.

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1540. Creator: Anon
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1540.

The Virgin, standing, with the Christ Child at her Breast, 1530. Creator: Anon
The Virgin, standing, with the Christ Child at her Breast, 1530.

The Rest, 1709. Creator: Jean-Antoine Watteau
The Rest, 1709. The soldiers are resting around two large trees. In this area in the middle of a provisional camp, Watteau locates two finely dressed women

The Virgin and Child with a Bunch of Grapes, 1509. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
The Virgin and Child with a Bunch of Grapes, 1509.

Interior with a Woman sewing and a Child, 1662. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
Interior with a Woman sewing and a Child, 1662. De Hooch depicts a typical Dutch interior. The mother is busy sewing but also attends to her small son

The Adoration of the Magi, 1360. Creator: Luca di Tomme
The Adoration of the Magi, 1360.

The Nativity and other Episodes from the Childhood of Christ, 1330. Creator: Pietro da Rimini
The Nativity and other Episodes from the Childhood of Christ, 1330. Four scenes from the childhood of Christ: The Nativity, The Infant Christ bathed

The Virgin of Humility, 1440. Creator: Giovanni di Paolo
The Virgin of Humility, 1440.

The Virgin and Child enthroned with six Angels, 1415. Creator: Lorenzo Monaco
The Virgin and Child enthroned with six Angels, 1415.

The Virgin and Child, 1340. Creator: Bernardo Daddi
The Virgin and Child, 1340.

The Crucifixion, 1330. Creator: Bernardo Daddi
The Crucifixion, 1330.

The Virgin and Child enthroned between four Angels, a Martyr Saint and Saint John the Baptist, 1340.

A blind hurdy-gurdy player and family receiving alms, 1648. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
A blind hurdy-gurdy player and family receiving alms, 1648.

Interior At Arcachon, 1871. Creator: Edouard Manet
Interior At Arcachon, 1871. Manet's wife looks up from her writing to enjoy the view, while her son holds what appears to be a cigarette, seemingly lost in thought.

Laundress And Child, 1761. Creator: Hubert Robert
Laundress And Child, 1761.

The Lamentation, c1490. Creator: Jan Provoost
The Lamentation, c1490. Joseph of Arimathea supports Christ's body as John the Evangelist wipes away a tear and places a consoling hand on the Virgin's shoulder

Peasant family on the tramp, c.1652. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Peasant family on the tramp, c.1652.

The crucifixion: small plate, c.1635. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The crucifixion: small plate, c.1635. Presenting the viewer with a sensitive interpretation of Christ on the Cross, close attention has been paid to the intricate features on the figures

The virgin and the Child with Saint Catherine of Siena and Angels, 1490. Creator: Francesco di Giorgio Martini
The virgin and the Child with Saint Catherine of Siena and Angels, 1490.

The Entombment, plate 11 from The Passion of Christ, 1596. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
The Entombment, plate 11 from The Passion of Christ, 1596.

The Virgin on the crescent with a sceptre and a starry crown, 1516. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Virgin on the crescent with a sceptre and a starry crown, 1516. The Virgin stands on a crescent moon, holding Christ in her arms (he holds an apple)

The family, 1647. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The family, 1647.

Ninette, c.1928. Creator: William Lee-Hankey
Ninette, c.1928.

The young mother, c. 1660. Creator: Cornelis Bega
The young mother, c. 1660.

Holy Family in an interior, 1643-5. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
Holy Family in an interior, 1643-5.

Cup (Tasse Jasmin À Pied Cannelé, 1St Size) With Portrait Of Marie De Rabutin-Chantal..., 1812. Creator: Unknown
Cup (Tasse Jasmin A Pied Cannele, 1St Size) With Portrait Of Marie De Rabutin-Chantal, Madame De Sevigne (1626-1696), 1812.

Virgin And Child With Saint John The Baptist, c1490. Creators: Workshop of Sandro Botticelli, Sandro Botticelli
Virgin And Child With Saint John The Baptist, c1490. The Virgin Mary tenderly embraces her infant son, Jesus, while a young John the Baptist prays devoutly

Virgin and Child with Saints Francis, Andrew, Paul, Peter, Stephen, and Louis of Toulouse, c. 1317-21. Six Christian saints occupy arched panels on both sides of the Virgin Mary and infant Jesus

Virgin And Child With Two Angels, c1480. Creator: Matteo di Giovanni
Virgin And Child With Two Angels, c1480. The Virgin Mary balances an unfinished miniature building on one arm, while her son Jesus raises his hand in a blessing

Virgin And Child With Music-Making Angels, c1400-1410. Creator: Master of the Strauss Madonna
Virgin And Child With Music-Making Angels, c1400-1410.

The Virgin And Child Enthroned, c1500. Creator: Master of the Embroidered Foliage
The Virgin And Child Enthroned, c1500. Mary is distinguished by the embroidered cloth behind her. At her feet is a fertile, walled garden symbolizing her virgin motherhood

The Nursing Mother (La Mère Nourrice), 1804. Creator: Marguerite Gerard
The Nursing Mother (La Mere Nourrice), 1804.

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"Motherhood: A Timeless Journey of Love, Strength, and Sacrifice" In the spring of 1972, Ms. Magazine unveiled its first issue, igniting a feminist revolution that would forever reshape society's perception of motherhood. The cover boldly challenged traditional norms and celebrated the multifaceted nature of women's roles. Just as William Hogarth depicted in his iconic painting "Gin Lane" in 1751, it has always been intertwined with societal challenges and struggles. Yet amidst adversity, mothers have remained resilient pillars of strength for their children. Take the Alaskan/Northern Sea Otter - a symbol of maternal devotion - carrying her precious pup through icy waters. In Alaska's wilderness, she teaches her young one survival skills while nurturing an unbreakable bond. Gari Melchers' masterpiece "Mother and Child" captures the tender moments shared between a mother and her child in early 20th century America. It reminds us that throughout history, mothers have provided unwavering love and guidance to shape future generations. Even advertisements like Silver Cross remind us that motherhood is not confined to any particular era or culture; it transcends time and place. The image showcases how mothers have always strived to provide comfort and safety for their little ones. Leon-Maxime Faivre's painting "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" beautifully portrays the universal language spoken by all mothers – compassion. Regardless of background or circumstance, this innate ability to nurture knows no bounds. Mary L. Macomber's artwork titled "Night and Her Daughter Sleep" embodies the peacefulness found within a mother's embrace as she cradles her sleeping child. It serves as a reminder that even in moments of tranquility lies an unyielding dedication to protect those we hold dear.