Birth Collection (#9)

La naissance de Venus. Venus recoit d'une Heure, deesse du printemps, une robe pour couvrir sa nudite
4688845 La naissance de Venus. Venus recoit d'une Heure, deesse du printemps, une robe pour couvrir sa nudite. A l'oppose Zephyr, dieu du vent et dans ses bras une nymphe

The nativity and the annunciation to the shepherds, 1526-28, Michelangelo Anselmi (oil on canvas)
7064178 The nativity and the annunciation to the shepherds, 1526-28, Michelangelo Anselmi (oil on canvas) by Anselmi, Michelangelo (c.1492-1556); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

The nativity, 1527 circa, Michelangelo Anselmi (painting)
7064175 The nativity, 1527 circa, Michelangelo Anselmi (painting) by Anselmi, Michelangelo (c.1492-1556); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: The nativity, 1527 circa)

Adoration of the shepherds, 1500-07 circa, Boccaccio Boccaccino (oil on panel)
7064201 Adoration of the shepherds, 1500-07 circa, Boccaccio Boccaccino (oil on panel) by Boccaccino, Boccaccio (c.1467-1525); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Male Korean seahorse (Hippocampus haema) giving birth. Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan

Birth of the Baptist, first half of the 14th century (detached fresco)
7062905 Birth of the Baptist, first half of the 14th century (detached fresco) by Master of the Urbino Coronation, (14th century); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

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The Adoration of the Magi (oil on wood)
868033 The Adoration of the Magi (oil on wood) by Giovanni di Pietro (Lo Spagna) (c.1450-1529); Vatican Museums and Galleries

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c. 1534-40 (panel)
XAM72413 The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c.1534-40 (panel) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); 112x70.5 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: by van Aelst Pieter Coecke)

The Nativity, 1500 (panel)
XAM74818 The Nativity, 1500 (panel) by Master of the Virgo Inter Virgines, (fl.1470-1500); 90.5x68 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: by of the Virgo Inter Virgines Master)

Nativity with the arrival of the Magi, known as the Madonna della Spineta, c. 1507
3362053 Nativity with the arrival of the Magi, known as the Madonna della Spineta, c.1507 by Pietro, Giovanni di (c.1450-1528); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Woman in bed from the 15th century - Woman in bed from the 15th century - She wears veil
FLO4676253 Woman in bed from the 15th century - Woman in bed from the 15th century - She wears veil and bedclothes in white linen - The bed is carved walnut

The Adoration of the Magi (oil on canvas)
868077 The Adoration of the Magi (oil on canvas) by Malo, Vincent (c.1595-1649); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Adoration of the Child, 1512, Conelisz Jacob, known as Jacob van Oostsanen (oil on panel)
7064204 Adoration of the Child, 1512, Conelisz Jacob, known as Jacob van Oostsanen (oil on panel) by Oostsanen, Jacob Cornelisz van (1470-1533); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Adoration of the Magi, 1540-50 circa, il Garofalo and workshop (oil on panel)
7064192 Adoration of the Magi, 1540-50 circa, il Garofalo and workshop (oil on panel) by Garofalo, Benvenuto Tisi da (1481-1559); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Annunciation and Nativity, Hall of the Mysteries of the Faith, Borgia apartments (fresco)
3362185 Annunciation and Nativity, Hall of the Mysteries of the Faith, Borgia apartments (fresco) by Pinturicchio, Bernardino di Betto (c.1452-1513) (& studio); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Statue of Mother Goddess, 4th century BC (terracotta)
LRI4641432 Statue of Mother Goddess, 4th century BC (terracotta) by Italic, (4th century BC); Museo Campano, Capua, Italy; (add.info.: Italic art: statue of Mother Goddess in terracotta)

Caring
Gert van den Bosch

The Appearance of an angel announcing the birth of Christ (oil on canvas)
5306139 The Appearance of an angel announcing the birth of Christ (oil on canvas) by Ivanov, Aleksandr Andreevich (1806-58); (add.info)

The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1616 (oil on canvas)
471166 The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1616 (oil on canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); 157.7x118 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Pessa'h
2096708 Pessa'h by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872); (add.info.: Religion. Old Testament. The Jewish Passover and the 10 plagues of Egypt)

The garden of love, c. 1370
JLJ4607090 The garden of love, c.1370 by Maestro di Deschi Da Parto (fl.c.1370); 50 cm; Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; (add.info.: The garden of love. Birth tray)

Shakespeare's Birthplace the birth room Stratford-upon
Shakespeare's, Birthplace, the, birth, room, Stratford-upon, Avon, Landscape, scene, England, Shakespeare, Watercolour, painting, W, Quatremain, 12023169

The Flight into Egypt
BAL13230 The Flight into Egypt by Gassel (Helmont), Lucas van (c.1490-c.1570); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK

The Adoration of the Magi, from a series of Scenes of the New Testament (fresco)
ALG249266 The Adoration of the Magi, 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

Parish church (Esglesia Santa Maria). Interior. The altarpiece. 18th century. Pau Costa and Joan Torras (sculpture)
7332823 Parish church (Esglesia Santa Maria). Interior. The altarpiece. 18th century. Pau Costa and Joan Torras (sculpture) by Costa, Pau (1672- 1727); Girona

Parish church (Sint-Pieterskerk). Interior. South aisle. The altar. Painting. The birth of Christ. Attr
6276547 Parish church (Sint-Pieterskerk). Interior. South aisle. The altar. Painting. The birth of Christ. Attr. to G De Craeyer. 17th century

The Birth of Venus. Venus rising from the water on a shell surrounded by Hour
LRI4570942 The Birth of Venus. Venus rising from the water on a shell surrounded by Hour, goddess of spring with a mantle to cover her nakedness and by Zephyr

The Birth of Venus. Detail ( 1485) (tempera on canvas)
LRI4570884 The Birth of Venus. Detail ( 1485) (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

The Flight into Egypt or, Joseph Putting a Pack on his Donkey, 1894 (oil on canvas)
XIR222251 The Flight into Egypt or, Joseph Putting a Pack on his Donkey, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Berges, Ernest Georges (1870-1935); 90x147 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Pau

Detail of Adoration of the Christ-Child, 1452 (oil on panel)
490002 Detail of Adoration of the Christ-Child, 1452 (oil on panel) by Christus, Petrus (c.1410-1475/76); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: See also 490000.); © Art in Flanders

The Adoration of the Shepherds (oil on panel)
471146 The Adoration of the Shepherds (oil on panel) by Bouts, Albrecht (1451/55-1549); 94.5x120 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

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

Rest on the Flight into Egypt (oil on canvas)
XOU16790 Rest on the Flight into Egypt (oil on canvas) by Dudot, Rene (17th century); 227x137.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; (add.info.: Rest During Flight to Egypt;)

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt (oil on panel)
471024 The Rest on the Flight into Egypt (oil on panel) by David, Gerard (c.1460-1523); 81x58 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Mary and Joseph find no lodgings in Bethlehem, 1558 (oil on panel)
471526 Mary and Joseph find no lodgings in Bethlehem, 1558 (oil on panel) by Massys or Metsys, Jan (1509-75); 62x29 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Adoration of the Christ-Child, 1452 (oil on panel)
490000 Adoration of the Christ-Child, 1452 (oil on panel) by Christus, Petrus (c.1410-1475/76); 85.5x54.8 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Adoration of the Magi (oil on panel) (see 231760 for verso)
XAV101585 The Adoration of the Magi (oil on panel) (see 231760 for verso) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes, France

The Nativity of Christ, c. 1474-76 (oil on panel)
XIR375150 The Nativity of Christ, c.1474-76 (oil on panel) by Master of Avila (fl.1450-1500); Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid

Adoration of the Shepherds (oil on canvas)
XIR222720 Adoration of the Shepherds (oil on canvas) by Flemal, Bertholet (1614-75); 318x204 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France

Procession of Melchior, from the Chapel of the Magi (fresco) (detail of 70601)
ALG293853 Procession of Melchior, from the Chapel of the Magi (fresco) (detail of 70601) by Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro (1420-97); Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, Florence

Codex 2772 f. 13 The Adoration of the Magi (vellum)
BAL11827 Codex 2772 f.13 The Adoration of the Magi (vellum) by German School, (15th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria

The Adoration of the Shepherds (oil on canvas)
3471327 The Adoration of the Shepherds (oil on canvas) by Tilborgh, Gillis van (1625-78); 115.4x178 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Adoration of the Magi (oil on panel)
LAF470953 The Adoration of the Magi (oil on panel) by Coter, Colijn de (c.1455-c.1540); 88.4x72.5 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Life of Christ and the Virgin, 1580 (oil on panel)
LAF470925 The Life of Christ and the Virgin, 1580 (oil on panel) by Francken, Frans the Elder (1542-1616); Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

Detail of Adoration of the Christ-Child, 1452 (oil on panel)
490001 Detail of Adoration of the Christ-Child, 1452 (oil on panel) by Christus, Petrus (c.1410-1475/76); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: See also 490000.); © Art in Flanders

The Annunciation to the Shepherds (oil on canvas)
XIR418309 The Annunciation to the Shepherds (oil on canvas) by Bassano, Jacopo (Jacopo da Ponte) (1510-92); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; (add.info.: The Announcement to the Shepherds;)

The Nativity, c. 1470 (oil on panel)
XIR238690 The Nativity, c.1470 (oil on panel) by German School, (15th century); Musee de l'Oeuvre de Notre Dame, Strasbourg, France

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"Birth: A Celestial Symphony Unveiled" In the vast expanse of the universe, amidst the Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies, new stars are born, painting a breathtaking tapestry across the cosmos. Just as St Joseph of Cupertino defied gravity with his miraculous levitations, birth is an extraordinary phenomenon that transcends our understanding. From Alessandro Botticelli's iconic "Birth of Venus, " we witness the emergence of beauty and love from the sea foam. The Adoration of the Christ Child reminds us of the profound joy that accompanies every birth, even in its humblest form. In a French manuscript illumination from centuries ago, we glimpse into history and marvel at how this sacred event has been revered throughout time. Bouguereau's masterpiece captures the ethereal moment when Venus emerges from her shell in all her splendor – a symbol of rebirth and renewal. Similarly, Aphrodite rises gracefully from the foaming waves in ancient mythology; her birth represents passion and desire. Yet not all births occur on grand stages or celestial realms. In Bosch's enigmatic "Garden of Earthly Delights, " life sprouts abundantly in various forms - reminding us that birth encompasses both light and darkness within its intricate design. The Nativity scene painted with tempera on panel transports us to medieval times where faith intertwines with artistry to depict Jesus' humble arrival on Earth. Gaudi's Sagrada Familia stands tall as a testament to architectural brilliance but also serves as a reminder that families are formed through births – binding generations together. Nature too reveals its wonders through birth - be it a 20-day-old chick nestled inside an egg or a bottlenose dolphin calf swimming alongside its mother moments after being brought into existence. These miracles remind us that life perpetuates itself through cycles both small and grand. In contemplating these diverse representations of birth, we find ourselves humbled by their sheer magnitude and significance.