Handmaid Collection

The Meeting of Odysseus and Nausicaa, c.1630-c.1640. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
The Meeting of Odysseus and Nausicaa, c.1630-c.1640

Pharoah's Daughter Discovers Moses in the Rush Basket, 1660-1663. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
Pharoah's Daughter Discovers Moses in the Rush Basket, 1660-1663

Odysseus and Nausicaa, c.1630-c.1688. Creator: Joachim von Sandrart I
Odysseus and Nausicaa, c.1630-c.1688

Milkmaid, End of 19th cen.. Creator: Dupré, Julien (1851-1910)
Milkmaid, End of 19th. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims

The Milkmaid of Bordeaux, 1825-1826. Creator: Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828)
The Milkmaid of Bordeaux, 1825-1826. Found in the Collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Bathsheba at Her Bath, ca. 1700. Creator: Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari
Bathsheba at Her Bath, ca. 1700

Princess surrounded by muscians and cherubs. Orlando Furioso
Vintage illustration from the story Orlando Furioso. Princess surrounded by muscians and cherubs. Orlando Furioso (The Frenzy of Orlando) an Italian epic poem by Ludovico Ariosto

Portia and Nerissa, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c
IL314892 Portia and Nerissa, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c.1910 (colour litho) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

Handmaid moth and orange underwing moth
Handmaid moth, Dysauxes ancilla 1-3, and orange underwing, Archiearis parthenias 4-8. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge

Large tiger moth, Pericallia matronula
Large tiger moth, male and female, Pericallia matronula. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der

Behold, the handmaid of the Lord (colour litho)
3652568 Behold, the handmaid of the Lord (colour litho) by Stacey, W.S. (1846-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Behold, the handmaid of the Lord)

The Toilet of Bathsheba, c. 1663 (oil on canvas)
995978 The Toilet of Bathsheba, c.1663 (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); 196x247 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Why have you not given our handmaid her share? (litho)
3655954 Why have you not given our handmaid her share? (litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why have you not given our handmaid her share)

"Why have you not given our handmaid her share?", 1912 (litho)
2920441 " Why have you not given our handmaid her share?", 1912 (litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketch for Aeneas Telling Dido the Misfortunes of Troy, before 1813 (oil on canvas)
3586128 Sketch for Aeneas Telling Dido the Misfortunes of Troy, before 1813 (oil on canvas) by Guerin, Baron Pierre-Narcisse (1774-1833); 31x40 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow

Aeneas Telling Dido the Misfortunes of Troy, 1819 (oil on canvas)
LSE3586127 Aeneas Telling Dido the Misfortunes of Troy, 1819 (oil on canvas) by Guerin, Baron Pierre-Narcisse (1774-1833); 131x176 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Bordeaux

A Young Lady at her Toilet (oil on canvas)
480614 A Young Lady at her Toilet (oil on canvas) by Egg, Augustus Leopold (1816-c.1863); 59.7x49.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A young woman holding a tea tray (possibly Hannah, the artists maid). Private Collection

The bad news, 1794. Creator: Colin De La Biochaye, Christian Marie (1750-1813)
The bad news, 1794. Found in the Collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes

With congratulations, 1877. Found in the Collection of State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Milkmaid, before 1783. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Testing Eggs. Interior of a Kitchen. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The maid laying the table, 1895. Private Collection

Sultans Wife Drinking Coffee. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Sultana Taking Coffee. Private Collection

Das Naschkaetzchen, 1862. Artist: Amberg, Wilhelm August (1822-1899)
Das Naschkaetzchen, 1862. Private Collection

Lady with Her Maidservant Holding a Letter. Artist: Vermeer, Jan (Johannes) (1632-1675)
Lady with Her Maidservant Holding a Letter. Found in the collection of Frick Collection, New York

Woman in a Kitchen by Candlelight. Artist: Versteegh, Michiel (1756-1843)
Woman in a Kitchen by Candlelight. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Chocolate Girl (La Belle Chocolatiere de Vienne), c. 1745. Artist: Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-1789)
The Chocolate Girl (La Belle Chocolatiere de Vienne), c. 1745. Found in the collection of the Dresden State Art Collections

Lady Writing a Letter with her Maid. Artist: Vermeer, Jan (Johannes) (1632-1675)
Lady Writing a Letter with her Maid. Found in the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Woman and Child with Serving Maid, 1663-1665. Artist: Hooch, Pieter, de (1629-1684)
Woman and Child with Serving Maid, 1663-1665. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Milkgirl, 1820. Artist: Venetsianov, Alexei Gavrilovich (1780-1847)
Milkgirl, 1820. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

A Young Lady trimming her Fingernails, attended by a Maidservant, c. 1670. Artist: Ochtervelt, Jacob Lucasz
A Young Lady trimming her Fingernails, attended by a Maidservant, c. 1670. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

A company in the courtyard behind a house, 1663-1665. Artist: Hooch, Pieter, de (1629-1684)
A company in the courtyard behind a house, 1663-1665. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

A Woman and her Maid in a Courtyard, ca 1661. Artist: Hooch, Pieter, de (1629-1684)
A Woman and her Maid in a Courtyard, ca 1661. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Interior with Women beside a Linen Chest, 1663. Artist: Hooch, Pieter, de (1629-1684)
Interior with Women beside a Linen Chest, 1663. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Maid at the window, c. 1660. Artist: Dou, Gerard (Gerrit) (1613-1675)
Maid at the window, c. 1660. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

A courtyard, c. 1660. Artist: Boursse, Esaias (1631-1672)
A courtyard, c. 1660. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Servant, 1880. Artist: Lefebvre, Jules Joseph (1836-1911)
Servant, 1880. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

Enjoying Coffee, Early 18th cen Artist: French master
Enjoying Coffee, Early 18th cen.. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

A Scene from Le Malade Imaginaire by Moliere, etched by Charles Jean Louis Courty, c
XJF441960 A Scene from Le Malade Imaginaire by Moliere, etched by Charles Jean Louis Courty, c.1872 (etching) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Japanese Woman O-Koto-San and maid at suppertime
Japanese Woman O-Koto-San talks to her maid while partaking of supper. Date: circa 1905

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"The Handmaid: A Symbol of Power, Beauty, and Servitude" In the world of art and literature, the handmaid has been portrayed in various forms throughout history. From Bathsheba at Her Bath by Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari to The Toilet of Bathsheba by an unknown artist in 1663, these depictions capture the essence of femininity and vulnerability. One such portrayal can be seen in Orlando Furioso where a princess is surrounded by musicians and cherubs. This image showcases the handmaid as a figure of grace and elegance amidst a backdrop of enchanting melodies. In The Merchant of Venice, Portia and Nerissa are depicted as loyal handmaids who play pivotal roles in shaping the narrative. Their loyalty to their mistress reflects their unwavering commitment to duty. Beyond artistry lies nature's own interpretation with the Handmaid Moth and Orange Underwing Moth. These delicate creatures symbolize transformation, reminding us that even within servitude there is potential for growth. The Large Tiger Moth further emphasizes this notion with its vibrant colors serving as a reminder that beauty can emerge from unexpected places. Moving away from insects to Qajar Iran's painted panels made from polychrome lacquer papier mache; they depict scenes featuring handmaids adorned in opulent attire. These panels reflect both luxury and servitude intertwined within society's hierarchy during that era. Religion also plays a significant role when we encounter "Behold, the handmaid of the Lord. " This color lithograph captures Mary's humility as she accepts her divine destiny—a testament to how even those considered lowly can rise above societal expectations. Artistic renditions like "Aeneas Telling Dido the Misfortunes of Troy" showcase moments where handmaids become witnesses or confidantes—trusted individuals privy to secrets hidden beneath royal facades. Lastly, we revisit "Why have you not given our handmaid her share?"—a lithograph from 1912.