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Pregnant nun Sister Jean sitting in her convent cell
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Pregnant nun Sister Jean sitting in her convent cell
Pregnant nun Sister Jean sitting in her convent cell, her habit open to reveal her breasts. A picture of Saint Martha on the wall. Soeur Jeanne. Lithograph after an illustration by Charles Martin from Jean de la Fontaines Contes et Nouvelles en Vers, Tales and Novellas in Verse, Libraire de France, Paris, 1930
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In this evocative and intriguing image, we find Sister Jean, a pregnant nun, sitting contemplatively in her convent cell. The open habit reveals her breasts, a stark reminder of the natural cycle of life and the impending arrival of a new one. The room is sparsely furnished, with only a simple chair and a small table holding a crucifix and a rosary. On the wall, the image of Saint Martha, the patron saint of cooks and housekeepers, gazes down upon Sister Jean, offering comfort and guidance. The atmosphere in the cell is somber, with a sense of introspection and contemplation. The presence of a skull and a scythe on the wall serves as a reminder of the inevitability of death, adding a layer of depth to Sister Jean's reflection. The globe on the table suggests a connection to the wider world, as if Sister Jean is considering her place in it as a mother and a nun. The vignettes surrounding the main image depict various scenes from Jean de la Fontaine's Tales and Novellas in Verse, adding an additional layer of meaning to the image. The tales, which explore themes of morality, human nature, and the passage of time, resonate with the contemplative mood of the image. This striking frontispiece, with its intricate hand-coloured copperplate engraving, is a beautiful example of the Regency era's artistic sensibilities. The image is reminiscent of the works of famous illustrators of the time, such as Robert Cruikshank, Antonio de Sangra, Joshua Reynolds, and George Cruikshank. Overall, this image invites us to reflect on the complexities of life, the cycle of birth and death, and the role of faith and introspection in navigating the world.
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