Suckle Collection

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

Mountain landscape with cows and forest

Romulus and Remus suckling the she-wolf on a riverbank, ca. 1650-75. Creator: Anon
Romulus and Remus suckling the she-wolf on a riverbank, ca. 1650-75

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Mother polar bear with three cubs on the tundra, Wapusk National Park, Manitoba, Canada Date: 02/07/2008

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Mother polar bear with three cubs on the tundra, Wapusk National Park, Manitoba, Canada Date: 02/07/2008

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Mother polar bear with three cubs on the tundra, Wapusk National Park, Manitoba, Canada Date: 02/07/2008

Madonna Nursing the Christ Child, with saints (tempera on wood) (see 254065)
BAT254064 Madonna Nursing the Christ Child, with saints (tempera on wood) (see 254065) by Italian School, (15th century); Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence

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Portuguese man o war, Physalia physalis, washed ashore. Despite its appearance, the Portuguese man Date: 25-Sep-19

Bronze statue of the Egyptian goddess (bronze)
3288224 Bronze statue of the Egyptian goddess (bronze) by Egyptian; Samaritan Museum, Israel; (add.info.: Bronze statue of Isis one of the most important goddesses of ancient Egypt)

Woman Suckling an Infant (oil on canvas)
3745621 Woman Suckling an Infant (oil on canvas) by Bol, Ferdinand (1616-80); 92x75.5 cm; Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway; Dutch, out of copyright

Landscape with Figures, a Horse and a Dog (oil on canvas)
3744315 Landscape with Figures, a Horse and a Dog (oil on canvas) by Hackaert, Jan (1628-c.1685); 34.3x27.9 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Romulus and Remus Suckled by a She-wolf, 15th century (bronze
909284 Romulus and Remus Suckled by a She-wolf, 15th century (bronze and Black lacquer over medium brown bronze) by Florentine School; 6x10.3 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Italian

Breast feeding, The Fashional Mamma, or The Convenience of Modern Dress (coloured engraving)
5198799 Breast feeding, The Fashional Mamma, or The Convenience of Modern Dress (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Breast feeding)

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt (Virgin, Child and St Joseph in a Landscape
3744024 The Rest on the Flight into Egypt (Virgin, Child and St Joseph in a Landscape) (oil on wood) by Master of the Antwerp Adoration

The penance of St John Chrysostom, 1496 (Burin engraving)
5890625 The penance of St John Chrysostom, 1496 (Burin engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 18.4x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Acrobatics
Giuseppe DAmico

Romulus and Remus suckled by a wolf
Romulus and Remus are suckled by a kindly wolf. Romulus goes on to found the city of Rome. Date: circa 780 BC

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Nepal, Upper Mustang, Yak mother suckle a baby in a high altitude nomad camp in a mountain valley near Lo Manthang

The Holy Family with St Catherine, c. 1600 (oil on canvas)
3087307 The Holy Family with St Catherine, c.1600 (oil on canvas) by Procaccini, Giulio Cesare (1574-1625); 77 x 67 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden; Italian, out of copyright

The Holy Family, 16th century. Artist: Joos van Cleve
The Holy Family, 16th century. From the collection of the Hermitage, St. Petersburg, Russia

Relief on the Roman Mammisi, Temple of Hathor, late Ptolemaic and Roman, c125 BC - c60 AD
Relief on the Roman Mammisi (Birth-House), Temple of Hathor dedicated to Hathor and Horus the Elder, Dendera, Egypt, late Ptolemaic and Roman Periods, c125 Bc-c60 AD

The Capitoline Wolf (Lupa Capitolina) suckling Romulus and R
The Capitoline Wolf (Lupa Capitolina). Bronze sculpture of a she-wolf showing Romulus and Remus as suckling infants. Inspired by the legend of the founding of Rome

Wet nurse feeds baby using a goat
A Cuban wet nurse feeds a baby in her care using the milk from a goat, who is actively participating in the exchange! 1907

Women and Children of the Sakai Tribe, Malaysia
Wild Group Of Sakals in Perak. The Sakai Tribe (also known as the Lowland Samang) from Perak, Malaysia. The two older women and are suckling young goats (kids) !! Date: circa 1906

Mary feeds Christ child milk breast margin caption
Mary feeds the Christ child, Mary feeds the Christ child with milk from her breast. In the margin a caption in Latin, Christ-child suckling, or beginning to suckle, e.g

Cow suckling lamb
Buttercup the cow suckles one of ten motherless lambs which she is nurturing. Date: late 1960s

Baby feeding directly from a goat
An Indian Baby feeds directly from a goat in possibly the most bizarre and unsettling postcard ever produced.... Date: circa 1920s

Domestic Pig, Large White x Landrace x Duroc, freerange sow with piglets, suckling, on outdoor unit, England, june

A young Turkana herdsboy sneaks a drink of milk straight from a camels udder. Camels are important to stockowners in the arid regions of Turkanaland since they are browsers

Inside view of a hut built by the mennonist settlers in Kansas, USA. Colored engraving of the newspaper Frank Leslies (1875)

The Republic (sketch), 1848 (oil on canvas)
XIR898731 The Republic (sketch), 1848 (oil on canvas) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 73x60 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Republique (esquisse)); French, out of copyright

Madonna and Child (pen and brown ink with pencil on paper)
XKH155180 Madonna and Child (pen and brown ink with pencil on paper) by Holbein the Elder, Hans (1460/5-1524); 21.6x19.6 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Title page for M. Hamconius, Frisia seu the viris rebusque Frisiae illustribus, 1623

Mary suckling the Christ Child, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619

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

Domestic Cattle, Blonde d Aquitaine, cow and calf, suckling, standing on upland pasture, Cumbria, England, June

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African Elephant - young calf (less than 3 weeks old) trying to suckle (Loxodonta africana) Date:

Sheep farming, farmer tubing lamb, method of feeding lamb unable to suck, Preston, Lancashire, England, April

Domestic Sheep, orphan lamb, suckling from Domestic Cattle, British Blue, suckler beef cow, beside calf, Chipping, Preston, Lancashire, England, May

Domestic Cattle, Hereford cow with newborn calf, suckling, standing in pasture, Cumbria, England, May

Sheep farming, shepherd feeding orphaned pet lamb with bottle of milk, England, April

Newly born Charolais calf suckling from mothers udder - Extremadura, Spain

Domestic Sheep, mule ewe with lamb suckling, standing near farm building during snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult female with babies, suckling (captive)

Horse, Dartmoor Pony, mares and foals, suckling, standing on moorland, Dartmoor, Devon, England, June

Domestic Dog, Border Collie, two-week old puppies, being fed milk from bottle, as result of large litter, England, March

Domestic Dog, Border Collie, two-week old puppy, being fed milk from bottle, as result of large litter, England, March

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In the picturesque Shannon region of the Midlands, Republic of Ireland, a heartwarming scene unfolds. A tender calf finds solace in suckling at the teat of its nurturing mother cow. This timeless act symbolizes the unbreakable bond between parent and child, reminding us of nature's innate beauty. Across continents and centuries, suckling has been celebrated as a powerful symbol of nourishment and protection. The iconic image of the Capitoline Wolf suckling Romulus and Remus resonates with ancient Roman mythology, depicting how even abandoned infants can find comfort in unexpected places. Not limited to bovine relationships alone, we witness an extraordinary sight: a gentle cow extending her maternal instincts to nurture a lamb. In this unlikely alliance between two different species, love transcends boundaries and reminds us that compassion knows no bounds. Delving further into history's embrace of suckling imagery, we encounter Romulus and Remus being nurtured by a she-wolf on a serene riverbank. Painted anonymously during the 17th century, this masterpiece captures both vulnerability and strength as these legendary figures receive sustenance from their wild surrogate mother. Moving beyond human-animal connections but still within the realm of divine care is Madonna Nursing the Christ Child surrounded by saints. This sacred depiction showcases Mary's selfless act as she provides nourishment to her beloved son while exemplifying devotion for generations to come. Venturing into other artistic realms yet maintaining themes of nurturing is Woman Suckling an Infant portrayed on canvas with oil strokes that bring life to this intimate moment shared between motherhood incarnate and her little one seeking comfort in her arms. Finally, Landscape with Figures presents not only idyllic scenery but also showcases another instance where animals play integral roles in our lives - here depicted through a horse accompanied by its loyal canine companion amidst lush surroundings. These creatures remind us that bonds formed through mutual reliance are essential for harmony within nature itself.