New Born Infant Collection (#7)

Sancho and the hazelnut dealer, detail of the right part, the child in his basket
JEB4881500 Sancho and the hazelnut dealer, detail of the right part, the child in his basket. According to the novel "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" (Don Quixote)

Japan: Peasant Carrying Child, 1875 - Albumin Paper Enhances Watercolour
LUX4748853 Japan: Peasant Carrying Child, 1875 - Albumin Paper Enhances Watercolour; (add.info.: Japan: Peasant Carrying Child, 1875 - Albumin Paper Enhances Watercolour); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Morocco, Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen, Mechra Bel Ksiri: A peasant couple on a stone road, 1910
LUX4807692 Morocco, Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen, Mechra Bel Ksiri: A peasant couple on a stone road, 1910; (add.info.: Morocco, Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen)

Biblical scene: the shepherds arrive to see the child Jesus in the stable. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4915683 Biblical scene: the shepherds arrive to see the child Jesus in the stable. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Biblical scene)

Romanesque art: The Chapel of St. Catherine, Voute in the cradle breeze, the Childhood of Christ, the Passion
JEB4925492 Romanesque art: The Chapel of St. Catherine, Voute in the cradle breeze, the Childhood of Christ, the Passion, the Last Judgment and Christ in the Majestic

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220592 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Young woman Pahoin -1865 (Gabon and South Cameroon) - TOUR DU MONDE journal des voyages 1865
JAB4120195 Young woman Pahoin -1865 (Gabon and South Cameroon) - TOUR DU MONDE journal des voyages 1865; (add.info.: Young woman Pahoin -1865 (Gabon and South Cameroon)

Letters U and V: Usurper and Thief. Engraving in " Usual alphabet "
DUV4207448 Letters U and V: Usurper and Thief. Engraving in " Usual alphabet ". Illustrations on the theme of qualities and defects in children. A. Quantin, printer-publisher, 1885

Sleep, baby
DUV4217189 Sleep, baby; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon

Itinerant seller of tissane with flask and cups, serving a drink to a small boy, Paris, 1815
FLO4671686 Itinerant seller of tissane with flask and cups, serving a drink to a small boy, Paris, 1815. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by M. S

Parisian dandy with dog carrying a cane, circa 1815. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Benjamin Rotch's
FLO4671870 Parisian dandy with dog carrying a cane, circa 1815. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Benjamin Rotch's " Manners and Customs of the French, " London, Sotheran

Duties of the child in the family: Union in the family. The father, the mother and their children
DUV4212661 Duties of the child in the family: Union in the family. The father, the mother and their children. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Letter E: the nanny blows up the marmot astonished, does not he looks like a E? 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214986 Letter E: the nanny blows up the marmot astonished, does not he looks like a E? 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Letter T: When we see this hammer, we see represent the great T, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214832 Letter T: When we see this hammer, we see represent the great T, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Maternity with new birth in cradles, 1910
LUX4723869 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Maternity with new birth in cradles, 1910; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Maternity with new birth in cradles

Tunis: Portrait of an indigenous Berber family taken in the studio, 1870
LUX4718921 Tunis: Portrait of an indigenous Berber family taken in the studio, 1870; (add.info.: Tunis: Portrait of an indigenous Berber family taken in the studio, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Lullaby " Sleep" (Colin my little brother). Illustration of Le Natur in " Chansons et rounds
PCT4274820 Lullaby " Sleep" (Colin my little brother). Illustration of Le Natur in " Chansons et rounds enfantines" Garnier edition late 19th century

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220639 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Adoration of the Shepherds, 1578-82 (fresco) (detail of 3497111)
3497112 Adoration of the Shepherds, 1578-82 (fresco) (detail of 3497111); Certosa di Garegnano, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Milano-Certosa di Garegnano-Simone Peterzano 1578-82-Presbiterio-Adorazione)

A mother weeping over an empty cradle, 1850
3478344 A mother weeping over an empty cradle, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother weeping over an empty cradle after losing her infant)

Baby standing on head of tiger (colour litho)
3104116 Baby standing on head of tiger (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby standing on head of tiger)

Mary of Teck, 1867 - 1953. Queen consort of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Empress of India
2638491 Mary of Teck, 1867 - 1953. Queen consort of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Empress of India, as the wife of King-Emperor George V

Queen Victoria with an infant Edward VII
3586385 Queen Victoria with an infant Edward VII; (add.info.: Engraving of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) with an infant Edward VII of the United Kingdom (1841-1910) as the Prince of Wales

A young mother cuddling her child, 1850
3478214 A young mother cuddling her child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young mother cuddling her child. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A young mother nursing her infant child, 1850
3478208 A young mother nursing her infant child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young mother nursing her infant child. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A young nursemaid preparing the youngest children for bed at the orphanage, 1850
3478037 A young nursemaid preparing the youngest children for bed at the orphanage, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a young nursemaid preparing the youngest children for bed at the orphanage)

A young mother holding her infant child, 1850
3477989 A young mother holding her infant child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young mother holding her infant child, whilst her sisters admire the baby)

A young mother holding her infant child, 1850
3477988 A young mother holding her infant child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young mother holding her infant child, whilst two strangers admire the baby)

Two sisters adoring their infant sibling, 1850
3477987 Two sisters adoring their infant sibling, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting two sisters adoring their infant sibling, who is seen holding a rattle)

Victoria, Empress of Germany, 1841
1576144 Victoria, Empress of Germany, 1841; (add.info.: Victoria, Princess Royal (21 November 1840 - 5 August 1901) eldest child of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and Prince Albert

Three generations listening to reading from Family Bible. Aquatint after picture by Maria Spilsbury (1777-1820?)
537341 Three generations listening to reading from Family Bible. Aquatint after picture by Maria Spilsbury (1777-1820?).; (add.info.: Grandparents, parents and two children at table)

Tom, the run-away chimney sweep's boy, who falls into the river and becomes a Water Baby
530237 Tom, the run-away chimney sweep's boy, who falls into the river and becomes a Water Baby, being examined by Richard Owen (left) and Thomas Henry Huxley

Astrologers casting a horoscope for the child being born to the woman in the foreground seated in a birthing chair
527517 Astrologers casting a horoscope for the child being born to the woman in the foreground seated in a birthing chair. She is supported by two women while the midwife delivers the baby

Virgin and Child with infant St John, c.1518 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS449150 Virgin and Child with infant St John, c.1518 (pen & ink on paper); The Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees

Frog family (chromolitho)
8677560 Frog family (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frog family.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

It seems perfectly plain (colour litho)
8677262 It seems perfectly plain (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: It seems perfectly plain. Older man talking to a mother pushing a baby in a pram)

In the Days of the Great Shadow (colour litho)
8673146 In the Days of the Great Shadow (colour litho) by Robinson, Frederick Cayley (1862-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Days of the Great Shadow)

Ideal Victorian home life (colour litho)
8635979 Ideal Victorian home life (colour litho) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ideal Victorian home life)

A woman's mind magnified (colour litho)
8635593 A woman's mind magnified (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman's mind magnified)

Nonsense: Baby, bird, and beetle out for a stroll (colour litho)
8636056 Nonsense: Baby, bird, and beetle out for a stroll (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby, bird, and beetle out for a stroll)

Obstetrical table for determining a baby's delivery date (litho)
8635349 Obstetrical table for determining a baby's delivery date (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Madonna and Child with Book, c.1502-03 (oil on panel)
8682931 Madonna and Child with Book, c.1502-03 (oil on panel) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); 55.2 x 40 cm; Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CA, USA; (add.info.: By Raphael)

Advertising card for Blair's drawing tablets (chromolitho)
8677742 Advertising card for Blair's drawing tablets (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frog family (chromolitho)
8677690 Frog family (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frog family.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

B for baby (chromolitho)
8677314 B for baby (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: B for baby. Woman combing the hair of a young girl)

N for nurse (chromolitho)
8677362 N for nurse (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: N for nurse. Girl playing nurse to four dolls)

The Highland Bothy (engraving)
8639621 The Highland Bothy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Highland Bothy. Illustration for The Juvenile Instructor (1892).); © Look and Learn

Noah's Ark: Crane and Babies (colour litho)
8639721 Noah's Ark: Crane and Babies (colour litho) by Smith, Elmer Boyd (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crane and Babies)

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In the enchanting world of art, the delicate beauty of a newborn infant is captured in various forms. From Gin Lane's haunting engraving to the vivid colors of A young Berber woman breastfeeding her baby, each artwork tells a unique story. Just like the Judgment of Solomon depicted in an oil on panel masterpiece, this tiny being possesses an innocence that captivates hearts and inspires awe. As we gaze upon a Page of Victorian printed scraps, colored engravings bring forth images of cherubic faces and tender moments shared between mother and child. The dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem built by King Solomon reminds us that even ancient times celebrated new life as a precious gift. Similarly, Barn owl and chicks portrayed in vibrant lithographs symbolize nurturing instincts found across species. A Polyptych from Conversano unveils the Nativity scene with its central figure - a newborn infant who would change history forever. In Virgin and Child painted on wood around 1500, we witness Mary cradling her divine son with tenderness beyond words. Traveling to distant lands through Mexican Indians returning from market or Eskimaux of Baffin's Bay watercolors allows us to appreciate how cultures worldwide cherish their little ones. These artworks serve as windows into different societies' customs and traditions surrounding birth. Tapestries have long been used to depict significant events, such as Saint Benedict presenting his heart to the Virgin Mary amidst mille fleurs motifs. This fragment from 1500-25 showcases devotion intertwined with themes of new beginnings. Finally, stepping into an Interior of a Peasant's Cottage reveals humble surroundings where love knows no boundaries. Here too lies evidence that every newborn holds immeasurable potential regardless of their circumstances. As we explore these diverse artistic representations spanning centuries and continents, one truth remains constant: The arrival of a new born infant is both miraculous and universally cherished—a testament to life's enduring wonderment.