Cradle Collection

Baby (Cradle). Artist: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)
Baby (Cradle). Found in the collection of National Gallery of Art, Washington

Papyrus of Ani (Book of the Dead) - The Judgement
(Above) -Twelve Gods seated in Order, as judges before a table of offerings. (Below) - The Psychostasia of Weighing of the Conscience of Ani

Gelert, c1894, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Gelert, c1894, (c1902). After a painting in the Reading Museum & Town Hall. Depiction of a Welsh legend in which the faithful Gelert saves a child from a wolf. From The Nations Pictures

Cradle Mountain Tasmania
ADDITIONAL RATES MAY APPLY FOR USE OF IMAGE. An undated photo of a clear day at Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, Australia. (aP Image/Simon Woodcock)

Sleeping Beauty ballet, christening scene
The christening scene in a ballet version of the Sleeping Beauty, with the wicked fairy Carabosse putting her curse on the baby Princess in her cradle

CALIFORNIA: GOLD MINING. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1871

The Cradle, 1873. Artist: Berthe Morisot
The Cradle, 1873. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Mrs. Ples skull
Mrs. Ples. Reproduction of a skull of a Plesianthropus transvaalensis. Found at Sterkfontein. South Africa

19th-century gold mining, Australia. Artwork of Chinese workers excavating and washing gold ores at a gold mine in Australia

High Above the Town by Florence Mary Anderson
A group of children with a baby fly high above a town in a winged cradle, accompanied by a fairy. c.1925

Scene from Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope, 1860. Artist: John Everett Millais
Scene from Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope, 1860. The Rev and Mrs Crawley at home with their young family which, as an impoverished parson, he has difficulty in supporting

Kingsley / Water Babies
Tom saw the fairies carry baby & cradle gently down; another drowned baby is introduced to the world of the water babies

The Workshop of a Weaver, 1656 (oil on canvas)
IND113004 The Workshop of a Weaver, 1656 (oil on canvas) by Rombouts, Gillis (1630-78); Frans Hals Museum, Haarlem, The Netherlands; Index Fototeca

Interior with a Cradle, c. 1925 (oil on canvas)
741761 Interior with a Cradle, c.1925 (oil on canvas) by Astrup, Nikolai (1880-1928); Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

CALIFORNIA GOLDMINER, 1850. Contemporary colored engraving

Cradle of Pilgrim child born on the Mayflower
Cradle of Peregrine White, born on the " Mayflower" in Cape Cod Bay, 1620. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration of the artifact

Two children admire new baby
Two children admire the new baby: " Mum found him in an Easter egg..."

The Holy Family with the Virgin holding Christ over the cradle, 1640-60. 1640-60
The Holy Family with the Virgin holding Christ over the cradle, 1640-60

At Aphrodites Cradle (The Ever-New Horizon), (oil on panel)
989817 At Aphrodites Cradle (The Ever-New Horizon), (oil on panel) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 49.6x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At Aphrodites Cradle (The Ever-New Horizon)

Virgin and child. Painting by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (Lechevallier Chevignard
JLJ4610900 Virgin and child. Painting by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (Lechevallier Chevignard, 1825-1902), 1898. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 62 x 1, 30m

First Christians of Kiev, 1880. Perov, Vasili Grigoryevich (1834-1882). Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Alec James of Arsenal in the gym
Arsenal player Alec James tries out the Vita Gymno Frame in the Gym at Arsenals Highbury Football Ground

Newtons cradle. Computer illustration of a device known as Newtons cradle. It consists of a set of balls resting against one another that are free to swing from the bar (not seen) they hang

Gothic art: view of the choir of the Cathedrale Saint Caprais, 12th century Agen, Lot et Garonne
JEB4931878 Gothic art: view of the choir of the Cathedrale Saint Caprais, 12th century Agen, Lot et Garonne; (add.info.: Gothic art: view of the choir of the Cathedrale Saint Caprais)

Child in a Cradle, 1911 (painting)
7332984 Child in a Cradle, 1911 (painting) by Brusselmans, Jean (1884-1953); Mu.Zee, Ostend, Belgium; (add.info.: Jean Brusselmans (1884-1953)

Map showing the cradle of Chinese civilization. (print)
7420092 Map showing the cradle of Chinese civilization. (print); (add.info.: Map showing the cradle of Chinese civilization. From the book Outline of History by H.G)

United States, Massachusetts: Cradle of Peregrine White, born on the "Mayflower" in Cape Cod Bay, 1620
NWI4966189 United States, Massachusetts: Cradle of Peregrine White, born on the "Mayflower" in Cape Cod Bay, 1620

Y: a child in the cradle (Ynfans or Infans) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4221955 Y: a child in the cradle (Ynfans or Infans) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H)

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a mother speaking of her father has her baby sleeping in a bed decor by
LUX4738077 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a mother speaking of her father has her baby sleeping in a bed decor by a flag

First World War: France, In a cozy home a woman knitting socks for her soldier while her boy plays a lead soldier
LUX4737072 First World War: France, In a cozy home a woman knitting socks for her soldier while her boy plays a lead soldier and a little girl prays

First World War: France, An angel watches over the child who dreves of his father, a soldier's helmet in hand, 1915
LUX4735452 First World War: France, An angel watches over the child who dreves of his father, a soldier's helmet in hand

Letters L and M: rabbit and swift, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205975 Letters L and M: rabbit and swift, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon.

The sleeping beauty: an old fee leans over the crib of the princess and curses her, c.1910 (lithograph)
XEE4143316 The sleeping beauty: an old fee leans over the crib of the princess and curses her, c.1910 (lithograph) by Dulac

Gothic art: view of the choir of the Cathedrale Saint Caprais, 12th century Agen, Lot et Garonne
JEB4931885 Gothic art: view of the choir of the Cathedrale Saint Caprais, 12th century Agen, Lot et Garonne; (add.info.: Gothic art: view of the choir of the Cathedrale Saint Caprais)

Illustration by L. Nehlig from the book Song et rounds enfantines, edition Garnier 19th century
PCT4278809 Illustration by L. Nehlig from the book Song et rounds enfantines, edition Garnier 19th century. A mom takes a baby out of her crib.; (add.info.: Illustration by L)

Lullaby " I'm a little doll"". Illustration of Le Natur in " Chansons et rounds
PCT4274839 Lullaby " I'm a little doll"". Illustration of Le Natur in " Chansons et rounds enfantines" Garnier edition late 19th century

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a woman knitting her little daughter a sweater for her father soldier at
LUX4740252 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a woman knitting her little daughter a sweater for her father soldier at the forehead during a vigorous winter and saying

Letter Q and R: Querelleur and Laughter. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet"
DUV4207440 Letter Q and R: Querelleur and Laughter. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet". Illustrations on the theme of quality and defect in children. A. Quinn, printer-publisher, 1885

Letter B: BONTE that a noble heart translates into charity, conquers us friends; never BRUTALITE
DUV4206535 Letter B: BONTE that a noble heart translates into charity, conquers us friends; never BRUTALITE. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Ch

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a new born in his cradle thinking of his father in battle waiting for
LUX4738327 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a new born in his cradle thinking of his father in battle waiting for his return as a vaicher

First World War: France, An infant in his cradle protects by the flags of the allies
LUX4738098 First World War: France, An infant in his cradle protects by the flags of the allies, patriotic map entitled 'Child of War'

First World War: France, An angel watches over the child in his cradle who dreamts his father in an idyllic landscape
LUX4735477 First World War: France, An angel watches over the child in his cradle who dreamts his father in an idyllic landscape

Young mother in inner dress, leaning on the cradle of her baby, circa 1900
NWI4914120 Young mother in inner dress, leaning on the cradle of her baby, circa 1900. "Gibson girl", representation of the ideal American female in the early 20th century

Postcard: two guardian angels around a cradle with a little girl: "Keep the stumbling of life"
LET4395480 Postcard: two guardian angels around a cradle with a little girl: "Keep the stumbling of life". Early 20th century

Illustration of an incident during the Peninsular Campaign demonstrating the humanity of French soldiers
543813 Illustration of an incident during the Peninsular Campaign demonstrating the humanity of French soldiers. 19th century (popular hand-coloured woodcut); (add.info)

Peasant cottage interior. 17th century (engraving)
541250 Peasant cottage interior. 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Husband, wearing wooden clogs, snoozes in chimney corner by fire on which cooking would be done)

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This Mechanized Age, 1937: Torpedo Bomber (colour litho)
8657517 This Mechanized Age, 1937: Torpedo Bomber (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torpedo Bomber)

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In the ancient Papyrus of Ani, the concept of the cradle is intricately woven into The Judgement scene, symbolizing rebirth and eternal life. As we journey to Cradle Mountain in Tasmania, its majestic peaks cradle nature's beauty, reminding us of our smallness in this vast world. The enchanting ballet Sleeping Beauty transports us to a christening scene where a delicate cradle holds the slumbering princess. It represents innocence and new beginnings as she awaits her awakening by true love's kiss. Traveling back in time to California during the gold rush era, we witness lithographs by Currier & Ives depicting determined miners seeking their fortune. Their dreams were nurtured within the cradle-shaped rockers used for gold mining, representing hope and opportunity amidst challenging times. High above a quaint town depicted by Florence Mary Anderson's artwork lies an idyllic landscape where clouds gently caress mountain peaks. This heavenly view embraces us like a protective cradle, offering solace and tranquility from everyday worries. Mrs. Ples skull takes us on an anthropological journey through time as it rests within its archaeological cradle. It serves as a testament to human evolution and reminds us of our shared origins. Kingsley's Water Babies brings forth images of innocent souls being carried away by gentle waves in their aquatic cradles. This whimsical tale explores themes of transformation and growth while highlighting the nurturing power of water. At Aphrodite's Cradle (The Ever-New Horizon), an oil painting on panel captures ethereal beauty emerging from mythical depths. The goddess' embrace becomes both sanctuary and birthplace for new possibilities – a reminder that creation often begins at unexpected sources. John Everett Millais' portrayal of Framley Parsonage immerses us in Victorian England where characters find solace under nature's loving embrace - akin to being held securely within life’s comforting cradle.