Lactating Collection

Lactating breast tissue, light micrograph
Lactating breast tissue. Light micrograph of a section through healthy breast (mammary gland) tissue during lactation. Glandular tissue in the breast has proliferated to produce spaces (alveoli)

Calf suckling at the teat of a mother cow, on the Shannon, Midlands, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Ema (votive plaque) depicting a woman expressing milk (pen & ink on paper)
CHT236077 Ema (votive plaque) depicting a woman expressing milk (pen & ink on paper) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Virgin and Child, three-quarter length, with putti holding up a curtain behind
CH376232 The Virgin and Child, three-quarter length, with putti holding up a curtain behind (oil on limewood panel) by Cranach, Lucas

Carnation, Washington State, USA. Gloucester Old Spot piglets nursing. (PR)

Ms 3045 fol. 40v Dialogue between Boethius and Philosophy, from Consolation de
XIR293824 Ms 3045 fol.40v Dialogue between Boethius and Philosophy, from Consolation de la Philosophie, translated by Jean de Meung (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale

Lactating mother with a donkey, Paul van Somer (II), 1670 - 1697

Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea), Kangaroo Island, Australia

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) lactating adult female and cub, sitting near sett entrance, Blithfield, Staffordshire, England, June

Lactating breast tissue, light micrograph F006 / 9797
Lactating breast tissue, light micrograph. Magnification: x150 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Lactating breast tissue, light micrograph C015 / 7102
Lactating breast tissue. Light micrograph of a section through healthy breast (mammary gland) tissue during lactation. Glandular tissue in the breast has proliferated to produce spaces (alveoli)

Lactating breast tissue, SEM

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"Lactating: A Natural Phenomenon Captured in Various Forms" Lactating breast tissue, as seen through a light micrograph, reveals the intricate beauty of this physiological process. The delicate structures within the breast showcase nature's remarkable ability to nourish and sustain life. In the picturesque landscapes of Shannon, Midlands, Republic of Ireland, Europe, a calf suckles at the teat of its mother cow. This heartwarming scene exemplifies the strong bond between a mother and her offspring in the animal kingdom. An ancient votive plaque called Ema depicts a woman expressing milk with pen and ink on paper. This artwork serves as a testament to human history's recognition of lactation as an essential aspect of nurturing and caregiving. The Virgin and Child painting portrays three-quarter length figures with putti holding up a curtain behind them. Symbolizing purity and maternal love, this classic masterpiece captures the divine connection between motherhood and breastfeeding. Traveling across continents to Carnation, Washington State, USA, we witness Gloucester Old Spot piglets nursing eagerly from their mother. These adorable creatures remind us that lactation is not limited to humans but extends throughout various species in nature. Moving further into Issaquah, Washington State, USA, Kunekune piglets engage in their own nursing session. Their contented expressions highlight how vital lactation is for growth and development among animals too. Within Ms 3045 fol. 40v Dialogue between Boethius and Philosophy from Consolation de. . Lies an intriguing conversation about philosophical concepts intertwined with references to lactation. It demonstrates how diverse disciplines can explore even seemingly unrelated topics like breastfeeding. Paul van Somer (II) immortalized a unique moment when he painted "Lactating Mother with Donkey" back in 1670-1697. This captivating artwork showcases both human maternal instincts alongside interspecies relationships that transcend boundaries. Venturing underwater off Kangaroo Island, Australia, we encounter an Australian sea lion nursing its pup.