Pregnant Collection (page 5)

Ms 469 The Visitation, from the Boucicaut Hours, c. 1410 (vellum)
BMZ252599 Ms 469 The Visitation, from the Boucicaut Hours, c.1410 (vellum) by Boucicaut Master, (fl.1390-1430) (and workshop); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

Statuette of a woman giving birth (terracotta) (see also 349763)
CHT236075 Statuette of a woman giving birth (terracotta) (see also 349763) by Pre-Columbian; Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; South American, out of copyright

The Lady of the sun, 1498 (colour woodcut)
XOT361703 The Lady of the sun, 1498 (colour woodcut) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; (add.info)

The Woman About to Give Birth and the Great Dragon Waiting to Devour the Infant, no
XIR169581 The Woman About to Give Birth and the Great Dragon Waiting to Devour the Infant, no.35 from The Apocalypse of Angers, 1373-87 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl)

Statuette of a woman giving birth (terracotta) (see also 236075)
XZO349763 Statuette of a woman giving birth (terracotta) (see also 236075) by Pre-Columbian; Private Collection; (add.info.: femme accouchant; ); South American, out of copyright

Normandy Peasant
SOT43055 Normandy Peasant by Clausen, George (1852-1944); The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent, UK; ePotteries Museum and Art Gallery, Stoke-On-Trent; English, out of copyright

Dreaming of the Future, 1868 (oil on canvas)
SRM76970 Dreaming of the Future, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Maksimov, Vasili Maksimovich (1844-1911); 58x44 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Ms 2 fol. 65v The Visitation, from the Boucicaut Hours, c. 1410 (vellum)
897942 Ms 2 fol.65v The Visitation, from the Boucicaut Hours, c.1410 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Musee Jacquemart-Andre, Paris

Diana and her Nymphs with the Discovery of Callisto (oil on panel)
778649 Diana and her Nymphs with the Discovery of Callisto (oil on panel) by Poelenburgh or Poelenburch, Cornelis van (1586-1667); 45.1x54.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Annunciation (oil on canvas)
702424 The Annunciation (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Palazzo del Quirinale, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Cycladic reclining female figure, name-piece of the Schuster Master, Early Cycladic II, c
2913391 Cycladic reclining female figure, name-piece of the Schuster Master, Early Cycladic II, c.2400 BC (marble) by Schuster Master (fl.c.2400 BC); height: 92.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Triptych, Visitation, central panel (see also 345910, 345911) (oil on panel)
REV345909 Triptych, Visitation, central panel (see also 345910, 345911) (oil on panel) by Spanish & Flemish School, (15th century); Museo Colegiata San Cosme y San Damian, Covarrubias

Visitation, panel from the Church San Andres of Tortura
REV345845 Visitation, panel from the Church San Andres of Tortura, late 15th century-early 16th century (painted wood) by Spanish School; Museo diocesano de Arte Sacro, Vitoria-Gasteiz

Cathedral, interior, choir screen, Visitation, Annunciation to the shepherds, Nativity, c. 1340-51 (polychrome stone)
ALI382740 Cathedral, interior, choir screen, Visitation, Annunciation to the shepherds, Nativity, c.1340-51 (polychrome stone) by Ravy, Jean (1318-44) & Jean Le Boutellier (1270-1370); Notre Dame

A Kalmuk scaring off evil spirits during his wifes labour (coloured engraving)
CHT236072 A Kalmuk scaring off evil spirits during his wifes labour (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Carved statue of a the Pregnant Virgin Mary, Lamego, Portugal c. 1562 (painted wood)
1126661 Carved statue of a the Pregnant Virgin Mary, Lamego, Portugal c.1562 (painted wood) by Portuguese School, (16th century); Chapel of So Pedro de Balsemo, SA©, Lamego

Detail of Mary meeting the Innkeepers wife, Decorative panel depicting Mary
1126637 Detail of Mary meeting the Innkeepers wife, Decorative panel depicting Mary and Joseph arriving at the Inn, Lamego, Portugal

Anatomical model of a pregnant woman (wax & textiles)
1123883 Anatomical model of a pregnant woman (wax & textiles) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman in a Golden Cape, 1908 (w / c on paper)
NUL128420 Woman in a Golden Cape, 1908 (w/c on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 30x21.5 cm; Private Collection; Austrian, out of copyright

A Woman Swearing Her Child to a Grave Citizen (mezzotint)
6029503 A Woman Swearing Her Child to a Grave Citizen (mezzotint) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Sailors Marriage, 1805 (coloured etching)
3746296 A Sailors Marriage, 1805 (coloured etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: After: George Moutard Woodward ); English

Punchinellos Mother (?) Sick in Pregnancy, c. 1800 (pen & ink on paper)
3700575 Punchinellos Mother (?) Sick in Pregnancy, c.1800 (pen & ink on paper) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 35.3x47 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Saint Katherine (engraving)
820571 Saint Katherine (engraving) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die Heilige Katharina, Saint Katherine.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; Flemish

Illustration from Les Miserables, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909613 Illustration from Les Miserables, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Arrival in Bethlehem, c. 1540 (oil on wood)
3614098 The Arrival in Bethlehem, c.1540 (oil on wood) by Netherlandish School (16th century); 67.3x93.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796318 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 12 December 1903.); © Look and Learn

The Visitation, 1340-51 (painted stone)
XIR391495 The Visitation, 1340-51 (painted stone) by Ravy, Jean (1318-44) & Jean Le Boutellier (1270-1370); Notre Dame, Paris

Visitation, from a facsimile of the Breviary of King Philip II of Spain, 1569 (parchment)
REV326679 Visitation, from a facsimile of the Breviary of King Philip II of Spain, 1569 (parchment) by Fuente del Saz, Julian (d.1601) & Leon

Justice triumphs, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451211 Justice triumphs, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Mime finds the mother of Siegfried in the forest, illustration from
STC324250 Mime finds the mother of Siegfried in the forest, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

The Birth of Christ, 1896 (oil on canvas)
2644145 The Birth of Christ, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 96x131 cm; Neue Pinakothek, Munich, Germany; (add.info.: Te tamari no atua); French, out of copyright

The Visitation, from Les Heures d Isabelle la Catholique (vellum)
XIR206995 The Visitation, from Les Heures d Isabelle la Catholique (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Biblioteca Colombina, Seville

The Madonna del Parto, c. 1450-70 (fresco) (detail) (post restoration) (see also 75561
ALG172472 The Madonna del Parto, c.1450-70 (fresco) (detail) (post restoration) (see also 75561, 169194 and 172471) by Francesca, Piero della (c.1415-92); Chapel of the Cemetery, Monterchi

Cestina Warehouse or Belly Piece Shop, pub. 1793 (hand coloured engraving)
5902917 Cestina Warehouse or Belly Piece Shop, pub. 1793 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Visitation, 1512 (tempera on canvas laid down on wood)
3740429 The Visitation, 1512 (tempera on canvas laid down on wood) by Fries, Hans (1470-1518); 87 x 56 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

The Visitation, c. 1643 (oil on canvas)
827740 The Visitation, c.1643 (oil on canvas) by Champaigne, Philippe de (1602-74); 77x99 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visitation. Philippe de Champaigne (1602-1674). Oil on canvas

Detail of the Window of the Virgin depicting the nativity and the visitation
XIR197286 Detail of the Window of the Virgin depicting the nativity and the visitation (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Church of Sainte-Croix, Provins, France; French

Seated pregnant woman (w / c & charcoal on paper)
1121475 Seated pregnant woman (w/c & charcoal on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 45x31.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: sitzende schwangere); Photo eChristies Images; Austrian

The Annunciation, c. 1480 / 1490. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
The Annunciation, c. 1480/1490

The Annunciation, c. 1490 / 1500. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
The Annunciation, c. 1490/1500

The Annunciation. Creator: Federico Barocci
The Annunciation

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"Exploring the Multifaceted Journey of Pregnancy: From Ms. Magazine to Fra Angelico's Annunciation" In the spring of 1972, a groundbreaking publication called Ms. Magazine emerged, capturing the essence of women's liberation and empowerment. Its first cover showcased the power and beauty of pregnancy, symbolizing a new era for women. Centuries earlier, in c1438-1445, artist Fra Angelico depicted The Annunciation—a pivotal moment when an angel revealed Mary's miraculous conception. This timeless artwork reminds us of the sacredness and wonder surrounding pregnancy throughout history. Fast forward to the 1960s—bus stop queues filled with diverse individuals—pregnant women among them—representing society's vibrant tapestry. These everyday scenes highlight how pregnancy is an integral part of our collective human experience. Through digital illustration, we witness the incredible journey of a fertilized human egg—the beginning stages that lead to life itself. It serves as a reminder that every pregnancy holds immense potential and hope for both mother and child. The image of a pregnant woman radiates strength and resilience—an embodiment of nature's transformative power within her body. Her silhouette speaks volumes about love, sacrifice, and nurturing instincts that define motherhood. Yet not only humans experience this phenomenon; even seahorses challenge traditional gender roles by showcasing male pregnancies—a fascinating example from nature that broadens our understanding of reproductive diversity. Delving into historical manuscripts like Jean Bourdichon's Book of Hours reveals depictions such as The Annunciation—a testament to how art has long celebrated this pivotal moment in religious contexts while inspiring awe in viewers across generations. Pregnancy transcends cultural boundaries—as seen through Charles and Diana at St Marys Isles Scilly—an enduring symbol representing love amidst royal lineage while captivating hearts worldwide during their expectant years together. Nature also offers its own unique examples; timber rattlesnakes' gravid females basking under the sun, protecting their young until birth.