Pregnancy Collection (page 2)

Method of expressing breast milk (litho)
8635338 Method of expressing breast milk (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Method of expressing breast milk)

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)

Placental abruption (engraving)
8655773 Placental abruption (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Placental abruption)

Visitation, based on a 15th century manuscript
GIA5033675 Visitation, based on a 15th century manuscript.; (add.info.: Visitation, based on a 15th century manuscript.); © Giancarlo Costa

The death of French mistress of king Henri IV Gabrielle d'Estrees suffering an attack of eclampsia (1573-1599)
ELD4870352 The death of French mistress of king Henri IV Gabrielle d'Estrees suffering an attack of eclampsia (1573-1599) Engraving from "Les Rues-de-Paris" by Pierre Zaccone

Perineum and external parts stretched by the fetus head during late labour
FLO4695900 Perineum and external parts stretched by the fetus head during late labour. Copperplate engraving by Andrew Bell after an illustration by Jan van Rymsdyk from William Smellie's A Set

A woman drawing water from a well
3078022 A woman drawing water from a well; (add.info.: 19th Century depiction of a medieval scene with a woman drawing water from a well)

Delivery of a baby by forceps birth (engraving)
8655772 Delivery of a baby by forceps birth (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delivery of a baby by forceps birth)

Foetal and maternal surfaces of the placenta (colour litho)
8635350 Foetal and maternal surfaces of the placenta (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foetal and maternal surfaces of the placenta)

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Romanesque art: Visitation with Elisabeth and Mary. Detail view of the frescoes of the choir "La vie du
JEB4917881 Romanesque art: Visitation with Elisabeth and Mary. Detail view of the frescoes of the choir "La vie du Christ" (13th century) from the church of Saint Martin (Saint Martin)

Incipit of the Gospel according to Luke: Angel Gabriel announces to Zechariah that his wife Elizabeth will no longer be
VEN5027406 Incipit of the Gospel according to Luke: Angel Gabriel announces to Zechariah that his wife Elizabeth will no longer be sterile

The Visitation. Part of the triptych of the Descent of the Cross by Peter Paul (Pierre-Paul)
ETI4396257 The Visitation. Part of the triptych of the Descent of the Cross by Peter Paul (Pierre-Paul) Rubens (or Peter Paul or Petrus Paulus) (1577-1640). 1610

La Donna Gravida (pregnant woman), 1506 - Painting by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio 1483 - 1520), oil 66 x 52 cm
GIM5038415 La Donna Gravida (pregnant woman), 1506 - Painting by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio 1483 - 1520), oil 66 x 52 cm. Palatine Gallery, Florence; Palatine Gallery, Pitti Palace, Florence

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The Conception of the Virgin. Creator: School of Pinturicchio
The Conception of the Virgin, Unknown date

Diana and Callisto, 1579-1625. Creator: Johannes Rottenhammer the elder
Diana and Callisto, 1579-1625

Diana and Callisto, 1599. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Diana and Callisto, 1599

The Christian Marriage, c1594. Creator: Jan Saenredam
The Christian Marriage, c1594. Series: The Marriage Trilogy, pl. 3

Figurine of the Pregnant Hippo Goddess Taweret, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Figurine of the Pregnant Hippo Goddess Taweret, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE)

The Annunciation, 1497. Creator: Unknown
The Annunciation, 1497. From Horae (a book of hours). Inscribed by Philipp Melanchthon

Diana and Her Nymphs Discovering Callisto's Pregnancy, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Diana and Her Nymphs Discovering Callisto's Pregnancy, published 1590. From Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 2, plate 7

The Immaculate Conception, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
The Immaculate Conception, 18th century

The Annunciation, 1400-1410. Creator: Unknown
The Annunciation, 1400-1410. From a Book of Hours

The Visitation, c15th century. Creator: Unknown
The Visitation, c15th century

Dis donc amour! Crois-tu que ce sera un garçon?, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
Dis donc amour! Crois-tu que ce sera un garcon?, 1839. Dis donc amour! crois-tu que ce sera un garcon - Tu sais bien Clotilde que je te l'ai promis...et...j'ai un tact...qui ne me trompe

The Annunciation, c1524. Creator: Master Jean de Mauléon
The Annunciation, c1524. Illustration from a Book of Hours

Diana and Callisto with Nymphs, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Diana and Callisto with Nymphs, c17th century

Lying-in Room of a Distinguished Turkish Woman, c.1720-c.1737. Creator: Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Lying-in Room of a Distinguished Turkish Woman, c.1720-c.1737

Pregnant woman, c.1920. Creator: Jacob Bendien
Pregnant woman, c.1920

Visitation (Meeting of Mary and Elizabeth in the Presence of Saints Joseph and Jerome), 1550-1600

A Pregnant Young Woman and a Young Man with a Staff, 1750s. Creator: Giovanni Battista Piranesi
A Pregnant Young Woman and a Young Man with a Staff, 1750s

Portrait of a Lady, 1621. Creators: Nicolaes Eliasz Pickenoy, Michiel van Mierevelt
Portrait of a Lady, 1621

The Maternity Ward, Act III, Scene 6; Holberg Gallery, 1810. Creator: Christian August Lorentzen
The Maternity Ward, Act III, Scene 6; Holberg Gallery. Scenes from Ludvig Holberg's comedies, 1810

Comment, madame... J'ai l'imprudence... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Comment, madame... J'ai l'imprudence... 19th century. Tenants and Landlords - How Madame... J'ai l'imprudence

Esquisse pour l'église de Clichy-la-Garenne : L'Immaculée Conception, 1874
Esquisse pour l'eglise de Clichy-la-Garenne : L'Immaculee Conception, 1874. The immaculate conception

The Broken Jug. ( La cruche cassee), 1773. Creator: Jean Massard
The Broken Jug. ( La cruche cassee), 1773

Esquisse pour l'église du Bourget : La Visitation, 1872. Creator: Jules-Joseph Meynier
Esquisse pour l'eglise du Bourget : La Visitation, 1872. Sketch for the Bourget church (Seine-Saint-Denis). The Visitation

Sketch for the Saint-Séverin church: the Immaculate Conception predicted by...Isaiah, 1865
Sketch for the Saint-Severin church (5th arrondissement of Paris): the Immaculate Conception predicted by the prophet Isaiah, 1865

Diane découvrant la grossesse de Callisto, between 1635 and 1640. Creator: Michel Dorigny
Diane decouvrant la grossesse de Callisto, between 1635 and 1640. Diana discovers the pregnant Callisto. In the shade of drapery hanging from a tree, Diana and her nymphs discover Callisto

The Annunciation to the Virgin, 1450/1460. Creator: Belbello da Pavia
The Annunciation to the Virgin, 1450/1460

Hope I, 1903. Creator: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)
Hope I, 1903. Found in the collection of the National Gallery of Canada

Diana discovering Callisto's pregnancy, after Titian. Creator: Unknown
Diana discovering Callisto's pregnancy, after Titian

The Annunciation, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Annunciation, c. 1513

The Annunciation, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Annunciation, c. 1513

Interior of a Hospital with Saint Charles Borromeo and Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, 1669. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Verviers

La Visitation, between 1632 and 1634. Creator: Jean de Saint-Igny
La Visitation, between 1632 and 1634

La Visitation, between 1632 and 1634. Creator: Jean de Saint-Igny
La Visitation, between 1632 and 1634

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"Pregnancy: A Sacred Journey through Time and Culture" Embarking on the miraculous journey of pregnancy, women have been revered and celebrated throughout history. From ancient Egypt to religious depictions, this transformative phase has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. In the realm of religion, Egypt worshipped Taweret, a goddess embodying fertility and protection during childbirth. Her presence symbolized hope and guidance for expectant mothers as they embarked on their path towards motherhood. Artists like Fra Angelico captured the essence in masterpieces such as "The Annunciation. " This timeless painting from c1438-1445 showcases the divine moment when Mary learns she will bear Jesus, emphasizing the sacredness surrounding conception. Lactating breast tissue under a light micrograph reveals nature's intricate design to nourish newborns. It exemplifies how a woman's body adapts to provide sustenance for her child after birth—a testament to the incredible bond between mother and baby. From teenage pregnancies challenging societal norms to manuscripts like Jean Bourdichon's "Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation, " ca. 1485-90, depicting angelic encounters with young maidens; pregnancy transcends age barriers while reminding us of its profound impact regardless of circumstances. Sandro Botticelli's masterpiece "The Cestello Annunciation" transports us back to Renaissance Florence. The delicate brushstrokes capture Mary's astonishment upon receiving news about her impending motherhood—an ethereal portrayal that continues to inspire awe centuries later. Even amidst lighter moments depicted in artworks like "The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, " 1796, we are reminded that love can blossom even during times when life is preparing for new beginnings—pregnancy being one such beautiful beginning itself. Contraceptive methods like IUDs coexist alongside sperm cells, representing the choices available to individuals when planning their families.