Mothering Collection (#2)

Virgin of Humility, 15th century. Artist: Giovanni di Paolo
Virgin of Humility, 15th century

Triptych of Santa Clara, 1486. Artist: Mestre Hilarius
Triptych of Santa Clara, 1486. The panels depict Christ praying on the Mount of Olives, St Clare and the Miracle of the Safekeeping and the Lamentation of Christ

The Virgin and the Child, 15th century(?). From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow

Madonna and Child, late 14th / early 15th century. Artist: Taddeo di Bartolo
Madonna and Child, late 14th/early 15th century

Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist, c1497. Artist: Fra Bartolomeo
Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist, c1497. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Woman with a Child Afraid of a Dog, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Woman with a Child Afraid of a Dog, 17th century. From the Museum of Fine Art, Budapest

The Mother of the Gracchi, c1780. Artist: Joseph Benoit Suvee
The Mother of the Gracchi, c1780. Cornelia, mother of the Gracchi, presents her children, saying: Here are my riches and my jewels. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Champetre Concert, 1715. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Champetre Concert, 1715. From the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts d Angers

A Lady in a Garden taking Coffee with some Children, probably 1742. Artist: Nicolas Lancret
A Lady in a Garden taking Coffee with some Children, probably 1742. From the National Gallery, London

Virgin and Child with Saint Dominic and Saint Hyacinth, 1740-1750. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Virgin and Child with Saint Dominic and Saint Hyacinth, 1740-1750. From the Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois, USA

The Virgin and Child, c1570-1576. Artist: Titian
The Virgin and Child, c1570-1576. From the National Gallery, London

Mother Rhesus macaque and baby Wulingyuan District, China

Crocodlyus niloticus, Nile Crocodile carrying its offspring in its mouth

The Virgin and Child seated under a tree, 1513 (engraving)
XJF437451 The Virgin and Child seated under a tree, 1513 (engraving) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Mother and Child, c. 1638 (pen, ink and wash on paper)
XJF412282 Mother and Child, c.1638 (pen, ink and wash on paper) by Eeckhout, Gerbrandt van den (1621-74); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mother and Child, c. 1655 (pen, ink & wash on paper)
XJF412281 Mother and Child, c.1655 (pen, ink & wash on paper) by Maes, Nicolaes (1634-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: formally attributed to Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (1606-69); ); Dutch

Maggies Charge (oil on canvas)
XPG382034 Maggies Charge (oil on canvas) by Dell, John H. (1836-88); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Common loon near Rudder Bay, Kabetogama Lake, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA

Mother cat suckling her litter

Domestic cat with suckling kittens

Blue burmese queen carrying its tonkinese kitten by the scruff of the neck

Blue Burmese cat (Felis sylvestris catus) lying on side and suckling a litter of lilac, chocolate and brown kittens

Newborn foal feeding from mother, side view

Light-coloured mature horse (Equus caballus) nuzzling chestnut brown foal

Lioness (Panthera leo) and cub at her heel in grassy terrain, side view

Lioness (Panthera leo) playing with her cubs in grassy terrain, side view

Grey female Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) suckling three kittens, side view

Canada, Ontario, Toronto, Toronto Zoo, female Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) with baby on her back holding on to rail

Skye Terrier (Canis familiaris), bitch with two pups, seated together, front view

An exhausted cat trying to pull away from its demanding kittens

Three chicks, one perching on the back of a brown hen (Gallus gallus), side view

A brown and black speckled Hen (Gallus gallus) with chicks gathered around her, feeding from a bowl

Red Classic Tabby and White non-pedigree shorthaired cat with darker frown lines on forehead, lying down, side view

Domestic cats (Felis silvestris), mother with short grey-brown coat and green eyes looking at camera, grabbing grey-white kitten by scruff of neck

Canis familiaris, Golden Retreiver dog lying on its front next to three sleeping puppies

Domestic cats (Felis silvestris), Tonkonese mother cat, grey brown coat, curled around four small white kittens, two suckling

Topi, (Damaliscus lunatus), mother nursing baby, Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya

A vixen with her cubs
A vixen playing with her fox cubs

Princes Mary Vicountess Lascelles and her son
Princess Mary, The Vicountess of Lascelles (1897-1965) and her 7 month old baby, born on the 7th of February 1923. George Henry Hubert was christened on March 25th. Date: 1923

Polar bear and cub. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sitting with her cub. Polar bears are large carnivores which inhabit the ice floes and coastal waters of the Arctic region

Cleaning umbilical cord stump
MODEL RELEASED. Cleaning umbilical cord stump. The cord drops off after 7-10 days. During this time and immediately after, great care must be taken in keeping the area clean to prevent infection

Mother comforting her daughter
MODEL RELEASED. Mother comforting her daughter during a visit to the doctor

Hippopotamus, (H. amphibius), mother & young playing in water, Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya

Tea Time by Muriel Dawson
A little girl with blonde hair sits in a chair and solemnly feeds her baby doll

Single mother, conceptual artwork. Single mother holding her daughter as arms reach out towards them. These could represent the helping hands of family, friends and social workers

Evacuees & W. V. s. Nurse
A Womens Voluntary Service (W.V.S.) nurse looking after two little boys at an evacuation hotel

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"Capturing the Essence of Mothering: A Timeless Bond" From ancient artworks to modern marvels, the concept of motherhood has been celebrated and cherished throughout history. In Leon-Maxime Faivre's painting "Deux meres (Two Mothers), 1888, " we witness the strength and tenderness of two mothers as they nurture their children, reminding us that love knows no bounds. Traveling to Central America, Costa Rica offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage where motherhood is revered. The Virgin and Child from the 16th century portrays a divine connection between a mother and her child, symbolizing purity and devotion. Stepping into more contemporary times, Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire exemplifies an influential figure who balanced societal expectations with maternal responsibilities. Her story serves as inspiration for women striving to find their own path while embracing motherhood. Nature itself showcases remarkable instances of maternal care. Witnessing a sea otter swimming on her back with her baby resting on her stomach in Alaskan waters reminds us of the instinctual bond shared by all creatures—a testament to unconditional love. Artistic masterpieces like Rogier Van der Weyden's "Christ Appearing to His Mother" evoke powerful emotions as we witness Mary's anguish at witnessing her son's suffering—an eternal reminder that mothers bear immense burdens alongside immeasurable love. Returning once again to Central America, Costa Rica reveals another facet of nurturing through Jean Pierre Alexandre Antigna's mid-19th-century painting titled unknown. This artwork captures tender moments between a cow suckling lambs—showcasing how maternal instincts transcend species boundaries. Bronze sculpture "Mother and Child" from 1892 immortalizes this timeless bond in art form—a tangible representation of warmth and protection passed down through generations.