Handmaidens Collection

The Finding of Moses (oil on canvas)
NGW184266 The Finding of Moses (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

A goddess and her handmaidens - in unique figurines of 4500 years ago, part of the royal treasure of Dorak from the Yortan culture

Tomb of Princess Yongtai
Detail of fresco decorating the tomb of Princess Yongtai in Xian city in Shaanxi province in China. Li Xianhui, recognised posthumously as the Princess Yongtai in 706

Samson Betrayed, 1850 (oil on canvas)
940195 Samson Betrayed, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Pickersgill, Frederick Richard (1820-1900); 243.8x306 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Isis and the baby Prince, illustration from The Myths of Ancient Egypt by Lewis Spence, 1917 (colour litho)
STC323905 Isis and the baby Prince, illustration from The Myths of Ancient Egypt by Lewis Spence, 1917 (colour litho) by Paul, Evelyn (1870-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isis)

The Dressing Room (oil on canvas)
744769 The Dressing Room (oil on canvas) by Picou, Henri Pierre (1824-95); 92.3x73.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: L Habillage); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Acrasia, c. 1888 (oil and gold paint on canvas)
PNH366435 Acrasia, c.1888 (oil and gold paint on canvas) by Strudwick, John Melhuish (1849-1937); 70.5x56.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Acrasia)

Roman lady at her toilet, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c
LLM438562 Roman lady at her toilet, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Roman lady at her toilet, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c
LLM438561 Roman lady at her toilet, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Ulysses threatening Circe, c. 1630-35 (oil on wood)
3959974 Ulysses threatening Circe, c.1630-35 (oil on wood) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); 86 x 105.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Scenes from the life of a Bodhisattva, 1776 (mural)
LIT372473 Scenes from the life of a Bodhisattva, 1776 (mural) by Burmese School, (18th century); Ananda Monastery, Pagan (Bagan)

Ms 927 Fol. 93v The Theory of Intellectual Virtues, from Ethics
XIR165162 Ms 927 Fol.93v The Theory of Intellectual Virtues, from Ethics, Politics and Economics by Aristotle (384-322 BC) (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Rouen

Wooden statues of handmaidens, Thebes, Egypt
Wooden statues of handmaidens with baskets on their heads, discovered near Thebes during excavations, Egypt. Their purpose was to minister to the needs of the dead inside a pyramid. Date: 1922

The Finding of Moses (oil on canvas) (pair to 430289)
CH430288 The Finding of Moses (oil on canvas) (pair to 430289) by Beschey, Balthasar (1708-76); 43.2x33 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

The Lady of the Tournament Delivering the Prize, c 1450
LLM457977 The Lady of the Tournament Delivering the Prize, c 1450 by Shaw, Henry (1800-73); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lady of the Tournament Delivering the Prize, c 1450)

Armenian interior with a sultan and his favourite (oil on canvas)
2636932 Armenian interior with a sultan and his favourite (oil on canvas) by Vanmour, Jean Baptiste (1671-1737); 44x62 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Finding of Moses (after Giovanni Battista Tiepolo) (oil on canvas)
3115304 The Finding of Moses (after Giovanni Battista Tiepolo) (oil on canvas) by Lorimer, John Henry (1856-1936); 49.3x39.4 cm; Kellie Castle, East Neuk of Fife

Entertaining the Sultan (oil on canvas)
2636927 Entertaining the Sultan (oil on canvas) by Vanmour, Jean Baptiste (1671-1737) (circle of); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

A lady on a terrace, distraught with unsatisfied longing for her lover
BCC7101 A lady on a terrace, distraught with unsatisfied longing for her lover, her attendants can do nothing to console her, Guler, Pahari School, c.1810 (gouache on paper) by Indian School

Bathsheba Bathing, c. 1725 (oil on canvas)
BBC206172 Bathsheba Bathing, c.1725 (oil on canvas) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); 109x142 cm; Gemaldegalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Germany; Italian, out of copyright

Circe and Odysseus (oil on panel)
3674579 Circe and Odysseus (oil on panel) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); 74x106.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: stamped with the Antwerp hand)

Krishnas feet washed by maids, Punjab Hills, Basohli, c
2570798 Krishnas feet washed by maids, Punjab Hills, Basohli, c.1780 (opaque pigment on paper) by Nainsukh (c.1710-78) (follower of); 25x18.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Bath of Turkish Sultan
A Turkish sultan is tended to in his bath by a host of handmaidens Date: 1840

Moses Rescued from the Water, 1647 (oil on canvas)
XIR181559 Moses Rescued from the Water, 1647 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 120x195 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Five handmaidens see a magpie in a cage, Aart Wolsgrein Jan Luyken, 1693

Freya & Maidens
Freya (Frigga) and her handmaidens

Bernhardt / Phedre 1899
SARAH BERNHARDT French actress in the role of Phedre in 1899

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"Handmaidens: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the enchanting world of handmaidens, where ancient tales and artistic masterpieces intertwine. From the serene Tomb of Princess Yongtai to the captivating "Samson Betrayed" painting by an unknown artist in 1850, these women have left their mark throughout history. Travel back 4500 years ago and witness a goddess surrounded by her loyal handmaidens through unique figurines that have stood the test of time. Leon Carre's Tahiti scene transports us to a paradise where handmaidens play an integral role in everyday life. In Lewis Spence's colorful lithograph from "The Myths of Ancient Egypt, " we catch a glimpse of Isis and her baby Prince, showcasing the divine bond between motherhood and servitude. Meanwhile, "The Dressing Room" painting captures intimate moments as handmaidens assist noble ladies with their elaborate attire. Venturing further into history, we encounter Acrasia's alluring presence depicted in gold paint on canvas. This seductive figure from c. 1888 reminds us that not all they can virtuous or benign. Roman society also valued these indispensable companions as illustrated in digitally enhanced images from "The Illustrated History of the World. " Witness Roman ladies at their toilette, attended by diligent handmaidens who ensured every detail was perfect. Delve into Qajar Iran's opulence with polychrome lacquer papier mache panels depicting elegant scenes featuring graceful handmaids attending to their duties. And let Ulysses' confrontation with Circe remind us that even powerful men relied on loyal servants during perilous journeys. Finally, immerse yourself in Buddhist spirituality through mesmerizing murals portraying scenes from the life of a Bodhisattva dating back to 1776. Handmaidens here symbolize devotion and selflessness as they aid spiritual seekers along their path towards enlightenment.