Fertility Collection (page 9)

The Furry Dance, also known as The Flora some times incorrectly called the Floral Dance, takes place in Helston, Cornwall, and is one of the oldest British customs

The Foolish Old Man and the Young Girl, c. 1480 / 1490. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
The Foolish Old Man and the Young Girl, c. 1480/1490

Ornament Panel with Two Lovers, c. 1490 / 1500. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Ornament Panel with Two Lovers, c. 1490/1500

The Wealth of Autumn, 1869. Creator: Andrew John Henry Way
The Wealth of Autumn, 1869

The Nile Flooding. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Nile Flooding

Fertilization of Egypt, 1791. Creator: William Blake
Fertilization of Egypt, 1791

Female Fertility (?) Figure, Iran, 5000 B. C. - 9th century A. D Creator: Unknown
Female Fertility (?) Figure, Iran, 5000 B.C.- 9th century A.D.. Could be a residual piece from a previous periods; may have functioned as a toy

Pan in the Reed, 1856-1857. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Pan in the Reed, 1856-1857. Found in the collection of Kunst Museum Winterthur

Lone tree in field of harvested wheat

Argentina, Santa Cruz, Valle del Rio Pinturas (Pinturas river valley)

Great Britain, Shetland, Fair Isle. Shetland sheep, twin lambs

Fertilization of Egypt (Erasmus Darwin, The Botanic Garden), 1791. Creator: William Blake
Fertilization of Egypt (Erasmus Darwin, The Botanic Garden), 1791

Flora, ca. 1560-70. Creator: Unknown
Flora, ca. 1560-70. Formerly attributed to Enea Vico

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Flora, mid-16th century. Creator: Unknown
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Flora, mid-16th century. Formerly attributed to Enea Vico. Designed by Battista Franco

Day, from the series The Times of the Day, 1807. Creator
Day, from the series The Times of the Day, 1807

Jupiter and Antiope, 1540-45. Creator: Antonio Fantuzzi
Jupiter and Antiope, 1540-45

MIRACLE AND CICERO
When a mysterious flame bursts out in the temple of fertility goddess Bona Dea, the Vestal Virgins interpret it as a portent favorable to Cicero; but it is probably a trick Date: 63 BC

MIRACLE FIRE IN TEMPLE
When a mysterious flame bursts out in the temple of fertility goddess Bona Dea, the Vestal Virgins interpret it as a portent favorable to Cicero; but it is probably a trick Date: 63 BC

Allegory of Fertility (Recto), ca. 1640. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
Allegory of Fertility (Recto), ca. 1640

The Judgment Of Midas, First third of 18th cen Creator: Bianchi, Pietro (1694-1740)
The Judgment Of Midas, First third of 18th cen.. Private Collection

The Tease, 1889. Creator: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)
The Tease, 1889. Private Collection

Loves Baubles, 1897, (c1930). Creator: Byam Shaw
Loves Baubles, 1897, (c1930). Joyful scene, with people in medieval dress in a rural setting. A tray laden with fruit is carried by a winged youth surrounded by butterflies

A Vision of Spring, 1901, (c1930). Creator: Thomas Millie Dow
A Vision of Spring, 1901, (c1930). Personification of Spring: a young woman, dressed in flowing robes, stands beneath a tree covered in white blossom and gestures to a small girl in a pinafore

Statue of Vertumnus at Frascati, 1907, (c1930). Creator: John Singer Sargent
Statue of Vertumnus at Frascati, 1907, (c1930). A garden near Rome, Italy, with a sculpture of Vertumnus, Roman god of seasons, plant growth, gardens and fruit trees

The contest between Apollo and Pan, ca 1690. Creator: Maes, Godfried (1649-1700)
The contest between Apollo and Pan, ca 1690. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

Portrait of V. I. Arsenyeva, mid-1790s, (1939). Creator: Vladimir Borovikovsky
Portrait of V. I. Arsenyeva, mid-1790s, (1939). Ekaterina Nikolaevna Arsenyeva (born c1778) was a pupil at the Smolny Finishing School

Bolivia, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Bolivia, c1935. From " An Album of National Flags and Arms". [John Player & Sons, c1935]. The coat of arms of Bolivia has a central cartouche surrounded by Bolivian flags, muskets

Rubens, His Wife Helena Fourment and Their Son Frans, c. 1635 (oil on wood)
3471249 Rubens, His Wife Helena Fourment and Their Son Frans, c.1635 (oil on wood) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 203.8x158.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Ceres with Two Nymphs, 1615-7 (oil on canvas)
3247708 Ceres with Two Nymphs, 1615-7 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) and Snyders, Frans (1579-1657); 223x162 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Flemish, out of copyright

The Earth (bronze)
XBP390750 The Earth (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; French, out of copyright

An Idyll of Spring, 1897, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
An Idyll of Spring, 1897, (c1902). After a painting in the Harris Museum & Art Gallery, Preston. Nude woman and swans beside a lake, with trees in blossom. From The Nations Pictures

Raising the May Pole, c1862. Artist: E Goodall
Raising the May Pole, c1862. Men haul the pole into position for May Day, an annual European tradition thought to have originated as a pagan fertility rite

Satyress (A female faun). Private Collection

A faun playing the flute, c. 1905. Private Collection

A faun playing the flute. Private Collection

The Offering, Early 1780s. Private Collection

Cavallets of Pollenca with the banner painted by Mossgraber, German painter, 1933, its a fertility dance

North America; USA; Washington State; Palouse Region; First light on freshly swathed Pea fields

North America; USA; Washington; Steptoe; Old Silo in Spring Wheat Field

North America; USA; Washington; Palouse; Lone Tree in Wheat Field with tracks running over hill

USA; Hawaii; Oahu; Close up of Bamboo stocks

USA; Hawaii; Oahu; Tropical Gardens with close up of a Plumeria flower

North America; Idaho; Grangeville; White Faced Steer in Field

Europe; Italy Montepulciano; Autumn Vinyards in full color near Montepulciano

Europe; Italy Montepulciano; Road through Autumn Vinyards in full color near Montepulciano

Europe; Italy; Tuscany; Monticiano; Small Shed in Harvest Vineyard

Europe; Netherlands; Nord Holland; Selective Focus of Tulip field with dew drops

Europe; Italy; Tuscsany; Autumn Vineyards in Southern Tuscany

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"Fertility: A Celebration of Life and Abundance" In the realm of art, ancient Carthaginian sculptures like the Bust of goddess Tanit remind us of the deep reverence civilizations held for fertility. These masterpieces capture the essence of creation and growth, symbolizing the eternal cycle of life. As we step into modern times, even wrought iron porticos on entrance doors to places like Champagne Louis Roederer in Reims pay homage to this universal concept. They serve as a reminder that fertility is not limited to nature alone but also extends to our endeavors, where innovation and creativity flourish. Throughout history, temples have witnessed miracles associated with fertility. The Miracle Fire igniting within these sacred spaces reminds us that hope springs eternal when it comes to new beginnings and the gift of life. From Phrygian/Roman goddess Cybele's depiction in 1702 artwork to Nordic-Germanic goddess Freyr's representation in line engravings from the 19th century, mythology has long celebrated deities embodying fertility. Their presence serves as a testament to humanity's fascination with abundance and prosperity. In more recent times, institutions like Huddersfield Royal Infirmary have been recognized for their exceptional work in helping couples achieve their dreams of parenthood. Such achievements highlight how science and compassion come together harmoniously in shaping lives. Nature itself showcases its bountiful beauty across continents - from wildflowers adorning fencelines in Texas' vast landscapes to vibrant vineyard rows painting Tuscany's picturesque countryside. These scenes remind us that fertility knows no boundaries; it thrives wherever there is love and nurturing care. Even agricultural events like annual County Shows proudly display cattle representing vitality and fecundity at its finest. These gatherings celebrate not just livestock but also generations-old traditions rooted deeply in rural communities worldwide. Whether it be back roads winding through North America's wheat fields or Texas bluebonnets blooming along white fencelines, the Earth's abundance is a sight to behold.