Birth Collection (page 3)

Twenty masked and costumed musicians and dancers emerge from four monstrous heads
FLO4702936 Twenty masked and costumed musicians and dancers emerge from four monstrous heads. Dance of the Nations, part of the celebrations of the birth of Freiderich, Duke of Wurttemberg, 1616

Different types of forceps. Manuscript by Abu-L-Qasim Az Zahrawi (Albuchasim). 13th century
GIA5036743 Different types of forceps. Manuscript by Abu-L-Qasim Az Zahrawi (Albuchasim). 13th century. Translation by Gerardus Magister Cremonensis.; (add.info.: Different types of forceps)

La Creation (a gauche) et Adam et Eve chasses du Paradis terrestre (Eden)
GIA5034913 La Creation (a gauche) et Adam et Eve chasses du Paradis terrestre (Eden). "Chronique" de Othon de Freising

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): universal exhibition, pavilion of the Sainte Anne Bruxelles maternity ward
LUX4782191 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): universal exhibition, pavilion of the Sainte Anne Bruxelles maternity ward, incubator of children in operation with live babies

Woman in labour, German woodcut, 18th Century
UIG5414753 Woman in labour, German woodcut, 18th Century; UIG.

The Shepherds receive tidings of Good News (colour litho)
8675676 The Shepherds receive tidings of Good News (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shepherds receive tiidings of Good News)

Sinn Fein proclamation of the birth of an Irish Republic (b/w photo)
8641382 Sinn Fein proclamation of the birth of an Irish Republic (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Water for drinking, washing and bathing in medieval times (engraving)
8663760 Water for drinking, washing and bathing in medieval times (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water for drinking)

Adoration of the shepherds (colour litho)
8652314 Adoration of the shepherds (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adoration of the shepherds)

The Christmas Bells (colour litho)
8634549 The Christmas Bells (colour litho) by Blashfield, Edwin Howland (1848-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Bells)

"The Creation of Adam and Eve in Paradise Terrestrial " from the "Book of Hours by Charles V
AIS5351885 "The Creation of Adam and Eve in Paradise Terrestrial " from the "Book of Hours by Charles V, 16th century (miniature); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; © Iberfoto.

Anatomical board of a new born (fetus) poorly positioned at the time of birth
FGL5472655 Anatomical board of a new born (fetus) poorly positioned at the time of birth. Engraving in "Anatomiche Tafeln zur Hebammernkust" by W. Smellie, 19th century.; Fototeca Gilardi.

Birth of Saint John the Baptist' Miniature illustrating 'Liber sacramentorum' (ms. 1275, f)
BEN5475158 Birth of Saint John the Baptist' Miniature illustrating 'Liber sacramentorum' (ms. 1275, f. 18 v) 10th or 11th century, Biblioteca Governativa

Episode of Mary's life: the birth of Mary. Painting by Francesco Borgani (17th century)
VEN5033959 Episode of Mary's life: the birth of Mary. Painting by Francesco Borgani (17th century) Church of San Martino and Nicola, Viadana

Smellie's instruments used to assist childbirth: straight short forceps, single arm of the forceps, and blunt hook
FLO4696211 Smellie's instruments used to assist childbirth: straight short forceps, single arm of the forceps, and blunt hook

Postcard, in Colors: Seed of Hairy French article - War of 14 -18, Childhood, Three-color flag, Patriotism
ICA4838306 Postcard, in Colors: Seed of Hairy French article - War of 14 -18, Childhood, Three-color flag, Patriotism, Oliteration - Rooster Illustration by Georges Morinet; (add.info.: Postcard)

caricature of the birth of Alfonso son of the Spanish King Alfonso XIII, 1907 (illustration) XIII
5617219 caricature of the birth of Alfonso son of the Spanish King Alfonso XIII, 1907 (illustration) XIII; (add.info.: Illustration from 'L'Assiette au Beurre')

The name of Saint John the Baptist gives the child of Elizabeth. Lithography
NWI4914804 The name of Saint John the Baptist gives the child of Elizabeth. Lithography, reproduction of a 12th century fresco painted in the crypt of Canterbury Cathedral.; (add.info)

Mithra's birth. Gallo-Roman Art (Roman Gallo or Galloromain), 2nd-3rd century AD. Dim: 25x20x10cm. Limestone
JEB4913364 Mithra's birth. Gallo-Roman Art (Roman Gallo or Galloromain), 2nd-3rd century AD. Dim: 25x20x10cm. Limestone. Musee de l'hospice Saint-Roch, Issoudun

A carousel parade among teams of knights representing the four elements fire, wind, earth and water
FLO4702952 A carousel parade among teams of knights representing the four elements fire, wind, earth and water. Part of the celebration of the birth of Freiderich, Duke of Wurttemberg, 1616

Fetal skeleton at the time of birth. Copperplate engraving by Edward Mitchell after an anatomical illustration by
FLO4565750 Fetal skeleton at the time of birth. Copperplate engraving by Edward Mitchell after an anatomical illustration by Jean-Joseph Sue from John Barclay's A Series of Engravings of

The Aztec Idol, Cihuacoatl
2623729 The Aztec Idol, Cihuacoatl; (add.info.: Photograph of the Aztec Idol, Cihuacoatl, goddess of birth, patron saint of physicians, bleeders, midwives, surgeons)

'Hayle. St Ives in the distance', c1860. West Cornwall Railway, later part of the Great Western Railway (GWR)
541097 'Hayle. St Ives in the distance', c1860. West Cornwall Railway, later part of the Great Western Railway (GWR)

Illustration of birth by caesarian section from Scipione Mercurio La Commare o Raccoglitrice ... Verona, 1642
527519 Illustration of birth by caesarian section from Scipione Mercurio La Commare o Raccoglitrice ... Verona, 1642. Mercurio recommended caesarian section in cases of contracted pelvis

Tamar giving birth to Pharez & Sarah
5616045 Tamar giving birth to Pharez & Sarah; (add.info.: Tamar giving birth to Pharez & Sarah. Midwife (old woman) delivers Sarah while twin brother is washed

The centenary of Michael Faraday's birth and his contributions to the development of electricity. 1891 (engraving)
5615927 The centenary of Michael Faraday's birth and his contributions to the development of electricity. 1891 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Blere: the chariot of birth, children born in cabbage with midwives, 1895
LUX4756670 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Blere: the chariot of birth, children born in cabbage with midwives, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

First World War: France, Postcard showing the photo of a young woman with a soldier's helmet asking women to make
LUX4734804 First World War: France, Postcard showing the photo of a young woman with a soldier's helmet asking women to make children

Smellie's surgical instruments used to assist childbirth: curved crotchets and scissors
FLO4696232 Smellie's surgical instruments used to assist childbirth: curved crotchets and scissors. Copperplate engraving by Andrew Bell from William Smellie's A Set of Anatomical Tables.;

Smellie's instruments used to assist childbirth: whale bone fillet, pessary and catheter
FLO4696215 Smellie's instruments used to assist childbirth: whale bone fillet, pessary and catheter. Copperplate engraving by Andrew Bell from William Smellie's A Set of Anatomical Tables.;

A Wassermaschine or water-carriage with musicians in fishscale costumes and a sleeping Cupid hanging by one leg
FLO4703285 A Wassermaschine or water-carriage with musicians in fishscale costumes and a sleeping Cupid hanging by one leg

Twelve knights dancing in front of a candle-lit house inside a grand hall
FLO4702956 Twelve knights dancing in front of a candle-lit house inside a grand hall. Part of the celebration of the birth of Freiderich

Ibrahim Edhem Pasha
3253005 Ibrahim Edhem Pasha; (add.info.: Ibrahim Edhem Pasha,1819-1893. Ottoman statesman of Greek birth and Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Birth of a child in the countryside (Phalsbourg region, Moselle, Alsace-Lorraine) in the 19th century
PCT4267210 Birth of a child in the countryside (Phalsbourg region, Moselle, Alsace-Lorraine) in the 19th century: the grandfather and father of the newborn present the baby to the mother

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)

Babble, Birth, and Brummagem (Talk, Aristocracy, and Birmingham): Gladstone
527667 Babble, Birth, and Brummagem (Talk, Aristocracy, and Birmingham): Gladstone, the Duke of Devonshire and Joseph Chamberlain on the Liberal front bench

Birth of Julius Caesar (c100-44 BC) by caesarian section. Flemish manuscript c1474 of Seutonius Lives of the Caesars
527530 Birth of Julius Caesar (c100-44 BC) by caesarian section. Flemish manuscript c1474 of Seutonius Lives of the Caesars which repeated the legend of Caesar's birth.; Universal History

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The Renaissance in Italy, Sculpture, Preludes, The Pisani, 13th and 14th Centuries (engraving)
8644805 The Renaissance in Italy, Sculpture, Preludes, The Pisani, 13th and 14th Centuries (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Renaissance in Italy)

Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles I (b/w photo)
8662200 Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles I (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles I. 1. Charles I, Coronation, 1626. 2)

Three Wise Men (colour litho)
8667589 Three Wise Men (colour litho) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Wise Men)

The great procession at the Grand Carousel, given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris, France, 5th June 1662
5614313 The great procession at the Grand Carousel, given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris, France, 5th June 1662

The creation of Eve (low relief)
BEN5471502 The creation of Eve (low relief) by Pisano, Andrea (1270-1349); Museo dell'Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The creation of Eve)

Birth of two stillborn babies, 15th century (engraving)
5311584 Birth of two stillborn babies, 15th century (engraving); (add.info.: The explosion is supposed to be uterine gasses)

Engraving depicting a birthing chair - women sat in such a stool during childbirth
5309452 Engraving depicting a birthing chair - women sat in such a stool during childbirth , and there is reference to such a device in the Old Testament; (add.info)

Middle Ages: New born in a lady's room with servants and midwives caring for the child, 15th century
NWI4893278 Middle Ages: New born in a lady's room with servants and midwives caring for the child, 15th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Middle Ages)

Postcard, in Colors: Remembrance of a four-day leave - War of 14 -18, Permissions, Patriotism, Natality
ICA4838286 Postcard, in Colors: Remembrance of a four-day leave - War of 14 -18, Permissions, Patriotism, Natality; (add.info.: Postcard, in Colors: Remembrance of a four-day leave - War of 14 -18)

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"Birth: A Celestial Symphony Unveiled" In the vast expanse of the universe, amidst the Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies, new stars are born, painting a breathtaking tapestry across the cosmos. Just as St Joseph of Cupertino defied gravity with his miraculous levitations, birth is an extraordinary phenomenon that transcends our understanding. From Alessandro Botticelli's iconic "Birth of Venus, " we witness the emergence of beauty and love from the sea foam. The Adoration of the Christ Child reminds us of the profound joy that accompanies every birth, even in its humblest form. In a French manuscript illumination from centuries ago, we glimpse into history and marvel at how this sacred event has been revered throughout time. Bouguereau's masterpiece captures the ethereal moment when Venus emerges from her shell in all her splendor – a symbol of rebirth and renewal. Similarly, Aphrodite rises gracefully from the foaming waves in ancient mythology; her birth represents passion and desire. Yet not all births occur on grand stages or celestial realms. In Bosch's enigmatic "Garden of Earthly Delights, " life sprouts abundantly in various forms - reminding us that birth encompasses both light and darkness within its intricate design. The Nativity scene painted with tempera on panel transports us to medieval times where faith intertwines with artistry to depict Jesus' humble arrival on Earth. Gaudi's Sagrada Familia stands tall as a testament to architectural brilliance but also serves as a reminder that families are formed through births – binding generations together. Nature too reveals its wonders through birth - be it a 20-day-old chick nestled inside an egg or a bottlenose dolphin calf swimming alongside its mother moments after being brought into existence. These miracles remind us that life perpetuates itself through cycles both small and grand. In contemplating these diverse representations of birth, we find ourselves humbled by their sheer magnitude and significance.