Stigma Collection (#2)

Carpenter bee (Xylocopa sp) nectaring on Clary sage (Salvia sclarea). Pollen deposited on bees back by hanging anthers. Turkey. June

Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera), dissection of flowers. Male phase above, downward projecting stamens release pollen onto backs of bumblebees and honey bees

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Charles Thomas ) flower. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK

New Zealand tree fuchsia (Fuchsia excorticata) with blue pollen and yellow tipped stigma. Focus stacked

Arabian star flower (Ornithogalum arabicum) in visible light. Nectar visible in lower flower. Native to Northern Africa and Southern Europe. Series 2/2

Goat willow (Salix caprea) female catkin in UV light, fine hairs and nectar fluroescing. Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked

Bumblebee scarab (Amphicoma vulpes) pair mating in Tulip (Tulipa armena) flower. Pollen picked up on beetles and transferred to other flowers. Near Karabel Pass, Turkey. May

Musquia (Musschia aurea) flower. Cultivated in glasshouse, UK. Pollinated by Lizard (Lacerta dugesii) and Madeira bumblebee (Bombus maderensis) in Madeira

Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) with ring of nectaries below stamens. Focus stacked

Regal lily (Lilium regale) with Crab spider (Thomisidae sp) waiting to predate insects. Near Maoxian, Min Valley, Sichuan Province, China

Chinese meadow-rue (Thalictrum delavayi) flowers. Male phase below with stigmas hanging below immature stigmas, female phase above after stamens have fallen

Mauritian bloody bellflower (Nesocodon mauritianus), female phase with red nectar at base of style. Cultivated at Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to Mauritius

Trailing fuschsia (Fuchsia procumbens) cultivated in alpine house, Surrey, England, UK. Native to New Zealand

Cats whiskers / Black bat flower (Tacca chantrieri). Pollinated by flies. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Southeast Asia

Pasture goatsbeard (Geropogon hybridus) flower, close-up. Cyprus. April

Flowering currant (Ribes sanguineum), close up of pink flowers. Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. April. Composite image

Crocus flower (Crocus sp) stigma - close up

Harvest of saffron in the Navelli plateau. Abruzzo, Italy, Europe

Saint Francis of Assisi (1181-1226), 1577-1580, by El Greco
Saint Francis of Assisi (1181-1226). Founder of the Franciscan Order. Portrait by El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopulos) (1541-1614), 1577-1580. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Pieta, ca. 1570, by Luis de Morales (1515-1586). Detail
Luis de Morales (1515-1586). Spanish painter. Pieta, ca.1570. Detail. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Ecce homo Painting by Bartolomeo Montagna (1450-1523) 15th century Sun. 0, 55x0, 43 m
JLJ4603212 Ecce homo Painting by Bartolomeo Montagna (1450-1523) 15th century Sun. 0, 55x0, 43 m by Montagna, Bartolomeo (c.1450-1525); Louvre, Paris

La deposition Detail representant saint Catherine of Siena - (Detail of the deposition showing st Catherine of Siena)
LRI4690837 La deposition Detail representant saint Catherine of Siena - (Detail of the deposition showing st Catherine of Siena)

Saint Francis receiving the Stigmata, by El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614). Oil on canvas, 1580. Coleccion Abello
FIA4713074 Saint Francis receiving the Stigmata, by El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614). Oil on canvas, 1580. Coleccion Abello by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); Abello Collection, Madrid

Close-up bouquet of three pink peonies in a glass vase in Surrey, B. C. Canada
Close-up bouquet of three pink peonies (Paeonia) in a glass vase; Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Close-up bouquet of pink and white peonies in a glass vase in Surrey, B. C. Canada
Close-up bouquet of pink and white peonies (Paeonia) in a glass vase; Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Grass of Parnassus (Parnassia palustris) flower detail with dewdrops, Bavaria, Germany, Europe. September

Tulip (Tuplia species) close up of stigma, Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland

Tulip (Tuplia species) close up of anthers, Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland

St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata, c. 1295-1300 (tempera on panel)
XIR24938 St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata, c.1295-1300 (tempera on panel) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); 313x163 cm; Louvre, Paris

St Francis of Assisi comforted by the angels after having received the stigmata (Painting
LRI4696592 St Francis of Assisi comforted by the angels after having received the stigmata (Painting, 17th century) by Italian School, (17th century); San Francesco alla Chiappetta, Bolzano

Mystical Vision of St Bernard (oil on canvas, 17th century)
LRI4696448 Mystical Vision of St Bernard (oil on canvas, 17th century) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64); Santa Maria della Cella, Genoa

Saint Francis of Assises with stigmas. Painting on wood from the 13th century
GIA4702380 Saint Francis of Assises with stigmas. Painting on wood from the 13th century. Florence, Uffizi Gallery. by Unknown Artist, (13th century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Saint Francois of Assisi (1181-1226). Painting by Martin (Maarten) de Vos (1532-1604)
LSE4317586 Saint Francois of Assisi (1181-1226). Painting by Martin (Maarten) de Vos (1532-1604), oil on wood, 1570, part of the altarpiece of the convent of Saint Augustine, in Seville

The stigmatization of Saint Fancois of Assisi. Painting of the workshop of Jose de Ribera
LSE4315154 The stigmatization of Saint Fancois of Assisi. Painting of the workshop of Jose de Ribera dit il Spagnoletto " the Spanish" (1591-1652), oil on canvas, 17th century. Spanish art

The dead Christ supported by an angel. (oil on panel, 1476-1479)
LRI4601133 The dead Christ supported by an angel. (oil on panel, 1476-1479) by Messina, Antonello da (1430-79); Prado, Madrid

Saint Francis receiving the stigmata (tempera on panel, 1370)
LRI4605850 Saint Francis receiving the stigmata (tempera on panel, 1370) by Fabriano, Gentile da (c.1370-1427); Fondazione Magnani Rocca, Mamiano

The Stigmata of St. Francis - Tempera on wood, c. 1295-1300
LRI4578337 The Stigmata of St. Francis - Tempera on wood, c.1295-1300 by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Louvre, Paris

Cross coating plate in enamel and gold copper: Saint Francois of Assisi receiving stigmas
JLJ4658720 Cross coating plate in enamel and gold copper: Saint Francois of Assisi receiving stigmas. 1230 approx. From Limoges

Altarpiece of Issenheim (or Isenheim): "The Resurrection"
JLJ4657909 Altarpiece of Issenheim (or Isenheim): " The Resurrection" " The Annunciation" Panels by Mathis Neithardt Gothardt dit Matthias Grunewald (1480-1528) (ec.all)

Altarpiece of Issenheim (or Isenheim): "The Resurrection"
JLJ4657884 Altarpiece of Issenheim (or Isenheim): " The Resurrection" Panels by Mathis Neithardt Gothardt dit Matthias Grunewald (1480-1528) (ec.all.) 1512-1516 Colmar

The Virgin and Child between Saint John and Saint Francois Fresco by Pietro Lorenzetti
LRI4607953 The Virgin and Child between Saint John and Saint Francois Fresco by Pietro Lorenzetti (1280-1348) in Assisi (Assisi), Lower Basilica, Orsini Chapel

The Romance of a Missing Hat, a Police-Court Episode in Ceylon (engraving)
1056611 The Romance of a Missing Hat, a Police-Court Episode in Ceylon (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romance of a Missing Hat)

Ecstazy of Saint Catherine of Siena (detail), 1526 (fresco)
LRI4580398 Ecstazy of Saint Catherine of Siena (detail), 1526 (fresco) by Sodoma, Giovanni Antonio Bazzi (1477-1549); San Domenico, Siena, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright

Saint Francis of Assisi and the appearance of stigmas (1224)
XEE4114203 Saint Francis of Assisi and the appearance of stigmas (1224), chromolithography 19th century by Unknown Artist

Curtis British Entomology Plate 637
Diptera: Macrocera stigma Curtis [Plant: Sedum rosea (Roseroot)] Date: 1824-39

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"Breaking the Chains: Unraveling the Stigma Surrounding Nature's Wonders" In Saint Joseph of Cupertino's Ecstasy, we witness a divine connection that transcends human understanding. Just like this masterpiece, stigma in nature holds profound significance. The Methodus plantarum sexalis in sistemate naturae descripta reveals the intricate classification of plants, shedding light on how stigma plays a vital role in their reproductive processes, and is through these delicate structures that life perpetuates itself. Zooming into an Easter cactus stigma under SEM, we discover its mesmerizing beauty up close. The Studio shot captures the essence of a pink tulip flower with such precision that we can almost feel its velvety touch. Morning glory pollen captured by SEM showcases the interplay between stigma and pollen grains—a dance essential for successful pollination. Similarly, Gorse stigma adorned with pollen grains exemplifies nature's harmonious collaboration to ensure survival. A False-colour SEM image of chickweed flower reminds us that even seemingly insignificant flora possess unique stigmas worthy of admiration. Each microscopic detail tells a story waiting to be unraveled. Pollination takes center stage as different species intertwine their destinies through this sacred union. Amaryllis stands tall as Hippeastrum sp. , showcasing vibrant stigmas inviting pollinators to partake in their splendorous feast. Traveling to Greece, we encounter Saffron Crocus—its precious saffron harvested from meticulously hand-picked stigmas—an ancient tradition steeped in culture and history. Lastly, Thale cress flower micrograph serves as a testament to scientific exploration; it invites us into its miniature world where every aspect contributes to our understanding of life's intricacies. Through these captivating glimpses into nature's wonders, let us challenge societal norms and break free from the chains of prejudice surrounding "stigma. " May we recognize its inherent beauty and importance, both in art and the natural world.