Stigma Collection

Saint Joseph of Cupertino in Ecstasy, First half of the 18th cent Creator: Cignaroli
Saint Joseph of Cupertino in Ecstasy, First half of the 18th cent.. Private Collection

Methodus plantarum sexalis in sistemate naturae descripta
Watercolour by George Ehret Dionysius (1708- 1770), 1736. Original artwork held at the Natural History Museum, London

Easter cactus stigma, SEM
Easter cactus stigma. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the stigma (pink) and style (green) of an Easter cactus flower (Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri)

Studio shot, close-up of a pink tulip (tulipa) flower

Morning glory pollen, SEM
Morning glory pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains (orange balls) on the pistil (female reproductive part) of a morning glory flower (Ipomoea sp.)

Buttercup flower, SEM
Buttercup flower (Ranunculus sp.), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The pistil (centre) is surrounded by the stamens (yellow)

Gorse stigma with pollen grains, SEM
Gorse (Ulex europaeus) stigma (green) with pollen grains (yellow), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pollen grains are reproductive structures produced by the male parts of flowering

False-colour SEM of chickweed flower
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of the reproductive structures of a flower of the chickweed, Stellaria media. The bulbous carpel, with the short-stalked female stigmas emerging from it

Pollination, SEM
Pollination. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of part of a flowers pistil with pollen grains attached. The pistil is the female reproductive part of a flower

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp. )
Amaryllis flowers (Hippeastrum sp.). Photographed in December

Saffron Crocus - source of saffron. (Stigmas used) Greece
ROG-10908 Saffron Crocus - source of saffron. (Stigmas used) Greece Crocus sativus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Christ lying in the church of Saint Martin in Marseille - Hand detail - Wood sculpture by Antoine Duparc (1698-1755)
JEB4867739 Christ lying in the church of Saint Martin in Marseille - Hand detail - Wood sculpture by Antoine Duparc (1698-1755) Dim 187x64x36 cm Musee du Vieux Marseille; Musee du Vieux-Marseille

An angel holding a shield with chalice and wafer M, the five wounds of Christ N, and various heraldic shields
FLO4685735 An angel holding a shield with chalice and wafer M, the five wounds of Christ N, and various heraldic shields. Paintings on the south wall of the Chancel

Gothic architecture. History of St. Thomas: Saint Thomas touches the wounds of Christ
JEB4845057 Gothic architecture. History of St. Thomas: Saint Thomas touches the wounds of Christ. Stained glass of the north ambulatory. Cathedrale de Chartres.; (add.info.: Gothic architecture)

Italy Tuscany Florence, Palazzo Pitti, Saint Francois receives the stigmas. Maestro del Tondo Borghese, XV century
JEB4947561 Italy Tuscany Florence, Palazzo Pitti, Saint Francois receives the stigmas. Maestro del Tondo Borghese, XV century; (add.info.: Italy Tuscany Florence, Palazzo Pitti)

Christ lying in the church of Saint Martin in Marseille - detail of the feet - Detail of the face - Wood sculpture by
JEB4867767 Christ lying in the church of Saint Martin in Marseille - detail of the feet - Detail of the face - Wood sculpture by Antoine Duparc (1698-1755)

The Christ Lying of the Church of Saint Martin in Marseille - Wood Sculpture by Antoine Duparc (1698-1755)
JEB4867646 The Christ Lying of the Church of Saint Martin in Marseille - Wood Sculpture by Antoine Duparc (1698-1755) Dim 187x64x36 cm Musee du Vieux Marseille; Musee du Vieux-Marseille, Marseille

Love's Bitter Potion or Dolly Pregnant, symbolism of lost virginity, after a work by Boitard
1000931 Love's Bitter Potion or Dolly Pregnant, symbolism of lost virginity, after a work by Boitard. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Saffron crocus, yellow and purple flowers, Crocus sativa
5856571 Saffron crocus, yellow and purple flowers, Crocus sativa; (add.info.: Saffron crocus, yellow and purple flowers, scarlet stigma, Crocus sativa)

Love's Bitter Potion or Dolly Pregnant, symbolism of lost virginity, after a work by Boitard
1000932 Love's Bitter Potion or Dolly Pregnant, symbolism of lost virginity, after a work by Boitard. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Pieta. (1368) painting by Simone dei Crocefissi (1330-1399)
VEN5034044 Pieta. (1368) painting by Simone dei Crocefissi (1330-1399).; (add.info.: Pieta. (1368) painting by Simone dei Crocefissi (1330-1399).); Photo © Marco Ravenna.

The Mass of St. Gregoire I, called the Grand Book of Hours. 15th c. (18 x 13 cm). Gregory I The Great, Saint (540-604)
CUL4868362 The Mass of St. Gregoire I, called the Grand Book of Hours. 15th c. (18 x 13 cm). Gregory I The Great, Saint (540-604). Pope of the Catholic Church (590-604). Fol. 152v

Saint Francis of Assisi receiving stigmas, 16th century (oil on canvas)
GIM5038428 Saint Francis of Assisi receiving stigmas, 16th century (oil on canvas) by Barocci or Baroccio, Federico Fiori (c.1535-1612); Fondazione Pietro Manodori, Reggio Emilia RE

The Christ Lying of the Church of Saint Martin in Marseille - Wood Sculpture by Antoine Duparc (1698-1755)
JEB4867703 The Christ Lying of the Church of Saint Martin in Marseille - Wood Sculpture by Antoine Duparc (1698-1755) Dim 187x64x36 cm Musee du Vieux Marseille; Musee du Vieux-Marseille, Marseille

Saint Francis receives stigmas, c.1675-80 (oil on canvas)
CUL4934561 Saint Francis receives stigmas, c.1675-80 (oil on canvas); 178x208 cm; (add.info.: Baroque Art SPAIN. ANDALUSIA. Cadiz. Museo de Cadiz. SPAIN. ANDALUSIA. Cadiz)

The Deploration of Christ (Lamentation of the Dead Christ). Among the characters represented
JEB4859757 The Deploration of Christ (Lamentation of the Dead Christ). Among the characters represented: Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus hold the shroud

Mary of Magdalene, Mary Magdalene (Saint Mary Magdalene) or Mary the Magdalene in the Gospels, disciple of Jesus
PCT4294301 Mary of Magdalene, Mary Magdalene (Saint Mary Magdalene) or Mary the Magdalene in the Gospels, disciple of Jesus, wiping the feet of Christ crucifies with his hair - crucifixion, passion

The Deploration of Christ (Lamentation of the Dead Christ), detail. Among the characters represented
JEB4859779 The Deploration of Christ (Lamentation of the Dead Christ), detail. Among the characters represented: Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus hold the shroud

Saint Francis receiving the Stigmata, 1600. Creator: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)
Saint Francis receiving the Stigmata, 1600. Found in the Collection of the Museu de Arte de S£o Paulo.

Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata, 1594-1595. Creator: Barocci, Federigo (1528-1612)
Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata, 1594-1595. Found in the collection of the Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Stigmas in female flowers of single Wax begonia (Begonia semperflorens group) mimic pollen laden stamens produced by male flowers but offer no reward to pollinators

Common rue (Ruta graveolens) flower. Cultivated in herb garden, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Balkan Peninsula

St Helena ebony / Dwarf ebony (Trochetiopsis ebenus) with secondary pollen presentation on petal rims. In cultivation, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Endemic to St Helena, South Atlantic Ocean

Crown imperial lily (Fritillaria imperialis), six nectaries at base of stamens and stigma. In cultivation, Native to southeast Turkey and western Himalayas

Geraldton wax flower (Chamelaucium uncinatum), nectar fluorescing in UV light. Western Australia. Controlled conditions, focus stacked. Series 1/2

Two-coloured pineapple lily (Eucomis bicolor) in visible light. Cultivated in garden, Surrey, England, UK. Native to South Africa. Focus stacked. Sequence 1/2

Saffron crocuses (Crocus sativus), cultivated for saffron, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain, November

Saint Francis of Assisi (Detail of his oldest portrait), 13th century. Artist: Anonymous
Saint Francis of Assisi (Detail of his oldest portrait), 13th century. Found in the collection of the Abbazia di Santa Scolastica, Subiaco

Europe, England, West Yorkshire, Halifax, Clementis

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) foraging on Peony (Paeonia officinalis) pollen. Surrey, England, UK. May

Seep monkey flower (Mimulus guttatus), bifid stigma above stamens. Nectar spot guides and central groove leading pollinators to nectar. Focus stacked

Carpenter bee (Xylocopa sp) nectaring on Clary sage (Salvia sclarea). Pollen deposited on bees back by hanging anthers. Turkey. June

Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera), dissection of flowers. Male phase above, downward projecting stamens release pollen onto backs of bumblebees and honey bees

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Charles Thomas ) flower. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK

New Zealand tree fuchsia (Fuchsia excorticata) with blue pollen and yellow tipped stigma. Focus stacked

Arabian star flower (Ornithogalum arabicum) in visible light. Nectar visible in lower flower. Native to Northern Africa and Southern Europe. Series 2/2

Goat willow (Salix caprea) female catkin in UV light, fine hairs and nectar fluroescing. Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked

Bumblebee scarab (Amphicoma vulpes) pair mating in Tulip (Tulipa armena) flower. Pollen picked up on beetles and transferred to other flowers. Near Karabel Pass, Turkey. May

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"Breaking the Chains: Unraveling the Stigma Surrounding Nature's Wonders" In Saint Joseph of Cupertino's Ecstasy, we witness a divine connection that transcends human understanding. Just like this masterpiece, stigma in nature holds profound significance. The Methodus plantarum sexalis in sistemate naturae descripta reveals the intricate classification of plants, shedding light on how stigma plays a vital role in their reproductive processes, and is through these delicate structures that life perpetuates itself. Zooming into an Easter cactus stigma under SEM, we discover its mesmerizing beauty up close. The Studio shot captures the essence of a pink tulip flower with such precision that we can almost feel its velvety touch. Morning glory pollen captured by SEM showcases the interplay between stigma and pollen grains—a dance essential for successful pollination. Similarly, Gorse stigma adorned with pollen grains exemplifies nature's harmonious collaboration to ensure survival. A False-colour SEM image of chickweed flower reminds us that even seemingly insignificant flora possess unique stigmas worthy of admiration. Each microscopic detail tells a story waiting to be unraveled. Pollination takes center stage as different species intertwine their destinies through this sacred union. Amaryllis stands tall as Hippeastrum sp. , showcasing vibrant stigmas inviting pollinators to partake in their splendorous feast. Traveling to Greece, we encounter Saffron Crocus—its precious saffron harvested from meticulously hand-picked stigmas—an ancient tradition steeped in culture and history. Lastly, Thale cress flower micrograph serves as a testament to scientific exploration; it invites us into its miniature world where every aspect contributes to our understanding of life's intricacies. Through these captivating glimpses into nature's wonders, let us challenge societal norms and break free from the chains of prejudice surrounding "stigma. " May we recognize its inherent beauty and importance, both in art and the natural world.