Swaddled Collection

Tamar giving birth to Pharez & Sarah
5616045 Tamar giving birth to Pharez & Sarah; (add.info.: Tamar giving birth to Pharez & Sarah. Midwife (old woman) delivers Sarah while twin brother is washed

Inhabitants of the Kingdom of Naples, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Inhabitants of the Kingdom of Naples, 1860. Italians in regional costume....our Artist has made a picturesque grouping of some of the inhabitants of the kingdom of Naples

Portrait of Swaddled Twins: The Early-Deceased Children of Jacob de Graeff and Aeltge Boelens, c1617 Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Swaddled Twins: The Early-Deceased Children of Jacob de Graeff and Aeltge Boelens, c.1617

Roman Peasants Going to Market, 1837. Creator: Jorgen Sonne
Roman Peasants Going to Market, 1837

"The Adoration of the Shepherds" by Velasquez, 1854. Creator: Unknown
"The Adoration of the Shepherds" by Velasquez, 1854. Painting newly acquired by the National Gallery in London, and thought at the time to be by Velazquez

The Nativity, 1858. Creator: Arthur Hughes
The Nativity, 1858

PERUVIAN INDIAN MUMMY
Peruvian Indian mummy, swaddled like a sitting child with skull peering through the cloak Date: 1873

An Apache Babe, 1903, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure)
STC225357 An Apache Babe, 1903, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Nez Perce Babe, 1900, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure)
STC225352 Nez Perce Babe, 1900, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Birth of Christ, from a series of Scenes of the New Testament (fresco)
ALG249267 The Birth of Christ, from a series of Scenes of the New Testament (fresco) by Barna da Siena (fl.1350-55); Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta, San Gimignano, Italy

Mother and child, Apsaroke, c. 1908 (b / w photo)
BAL145783 Mother and child, Apsaroke, c.1908 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952); Private Collection

Box in the Form of a Swaddled Dog, England, c. 1770. Creator: Unknown
Box in the Form of a Swaddled Dog, England, c. 1770

Scenes from the Life of Saint John the Baptist, 1490 / 95. Creator: Bartolomeo di Giovanni
Scenes from the Life of Saint John the Baptist, 1490/95

The Birth of Saint John the Baptist, About 1525. Creator: Unknown
The Birth of Saint John the Baptist, About 1525

The Eleven Ages of Man, mid 17th century. Creator: Gerhard Altzenbach
The Eleven Ages of Man, mid 17th century

The Eleven Ages of Woman, mid 17th century. Creator: Gerhard Altzenbach
The Eleven Ages of Woman, mid 17th century

The Flight into Egypt; the Holy Family walking together, Saint Joseph pointing to the left and the Virgin carrying the infant Christ, an angel in front of her offering a flower, after Reni, ca

A Sumptuous Interior with a Family Celebrating the Birth of a Child, (oil on panel)
659373 A Sumptuous Interior with a Family Celebrating the Birth of a Child, (oil on panel) by Naiveu, Matthys (1647-1721); 70x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The King could not contain himself for joy... from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers
3474188 The King could not contain himself for joy A.... from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub. 1909 (colour litho) by Rackham

Portrait of Swaddled Twins: The Early-Deceased Children of Jacob de Graeff
1765815 Portrait of Swaddled Twins: The Early-Deceased Children of Jacob de Graeff and Aeltge Boelens, c.1617 (oil on panel) by Dutch School, (17th century); 71.6A--52.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

A Lapp mother and child, 1905 (colour litho)
STC364710 A Lapp mother and child, 1905 (colour litho) by Jungman, Nico (1872-1935); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A Chippeway widow, 1854 (hand-coloured litho)
NBY331374 A Chippeway widow, 1854 (hand-coloured litho) by McKenney, Thomas Loraine (1785-1859) (after); 26x16 cm; Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

In the Wake of the Hunters, 1896 (oil on canvas)
823313 In the Wake of the Hunters, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Russell, Charles Marion (1865-1926); 58.5x89 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Wake of the Hunters)

The Newborn Baby, 1675 (oil on canvas)
5667218 The Newborn Baby, 1675 (oil on canvas) by Naiveu, Matthys (1647-1721); 64.1 x 80 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

Birth plate depicting the newborn being wrapped in swaddling clothes, from Lyon (faience)
CHT236085 Birth plate depicting the newborn being wrapped in swaddling clothes, from Lyon (faience) by French School, (16th century); Musee des Hospices Civils, Lyon

Portrait of Arrigo Licinio and His Family (oil on canvas)
1547543 Portrait of Arrigo Licinio and His Family (oil on canvas) by Licinio, Bernardino (c.1489-c.1560); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio

Figure of the Nurse, early 1600s (faience with enamel decoration)
499798 Figure of the Nurse, early 1600s (faience with enamel decoration) by Blenod, Claude Bertelemy de (17th century) (attr. to); 23.5x11.6x11.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Norman O

Ms 493 f. 9 The Celebration of the Child who will Restore the Golden Age on Earth
XIR187797 Ms 493 f.9 The Celebration of the Child who will Restore the Golden Age on Earth, from The Eclogues by Virgil with a commentary by Servius, 1469 (vellum) by French School

Roundel from the facade (glazed terracotta)
VLS60451 Roundel from the facade (glazed terracotta) by Robbia, Andrea della (1435-1525); Ospedale degli Innocenti, Florence, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Navajo weavers, c. 1914 (b / w photo)
BAL145761 Navajo weavers, c.1914 (b/w photo) by Carpenter, William J. (b.1861); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Madonna and Child, c. 1450 (tempera on panel)
3509552 Madonna and Child, c.1450 (tempera on panel) by Lippi, Fra Filippo (c.1406-69); Museo d Arte Sacra, Montespertoli

Child in swaddling clothes (stone)
XIR232659 Child in swaddling clothes (stone) by Gallo-Roman, (1st century BC); Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St. Germain-en-Laye, France; French, out of copyright

Foundling babies (colour photo)
3094186 Foundling babies (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundling babies. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Design for an infants tomb (pen & brown ink with brown wash on paper)
CTS404473 Design for an infants tomb (pen & brown ink with brown wash on paper) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); 17.3x25.4 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Priest baptising, illustration from Religious Ceremonies
CHT279797 Priest baptising, illustration from Religious Ceremonies and Customs of all the nations of the world, published Amsterdam, 1723 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Picart

Christmas day baby. Teesside, circa 25th December 1985

L adoration des bergers. Creator: Jean Morin
L adoration des bergers

The Sojourn of the Holy Family in Egypt, from The Life of the Virgin, after 1511

Visit of the Nursemaid, 1633. Creator: Abraham Bosse
Visit of the Nursemaid, 1633

La Madonna del Latte, 1815. Creator: Raphael Morghen
La Madonna del Latte, 1815

The Flight into Egypt; the holy family walking with the young John the Baptist, trees behind them, in an octagonal frame, after Reni, ca. 1720-86

Mother and Retinue 1390
A young mother and her retinue Date: circa 1390s

The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1374. Creator: Bartolo di Fredi
The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1374

The Birth and Naming of Saint John the Baptist, 1450-60. Creator: Sano di Pietro
The Birth and Naming of Saint John the Baptist, 1450-60

The Nativity, ca. 1350. Creator: Puccio di Simone
The Nativity, ca. 1350

The Newborn Baby, 1675. Creator: Matthys Naiveu
The Newborn Baby, 1675

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"Swaddled: A Glimpse into the Ancient Art of Peruvian Indian Mummies and Apache Babes" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of swaddling, an age-old practice that transcends cultures and continents. From ancient Peruvian Indian mummies to Apache babes captured in a mesmerizing 1903 photogravure by John Andrew & Son, this collection offers a window into the rich tapestry of human history. In Arthur Hughes' enchanting 1858 piece "The Nativity, " we witness the tender moment when Mary lovingly wraps baby Jesus in swaddling clothes, symbolizing protection and warmth. This timeless depiction echoes throughout centuries as seen in Nez Perce Babe's delicate form immortalized through John Andrew & Son's lens in 1900. Moving beyond religious narratives, swaddling finds its way into everyday life. A black-and-white photograph from circa 1908 showcases an Apsaroke mother cradling her child, both adorned with traditional garments that embrace them tightly. The image speaks volumes about the universal bond between mother and child. But swaddling is not limited to humans alone; it extends even to our furry friends. An intriguing artifact from England dating back to around 1770 takes shape as a box resembling a swaddled dog—a testament to the enduring fascination with this nurturing practice across species. Delving deeper into art history reveals fascinating depictions of biblical figures like Saint John the Baptist being wrapped snugly in cloth upon his birth or scenes portraying various stages of human life by Gerhard Altzenbach during the mid-17th century—each stage marked by different forms of wrapping. Finally, we encounter "The Flight into Egypt, " where Joseph points towards safety while walking alongside Mary and baby Jesus—an iconic representation showcasing how swaddling becomes intertwined with moments of refuge amidst adversity.