Hatching Collection

Emperor Penguin - father staring down at egg as the chick makes its first break in the shell - Antarctica OLI00012
AUS-1932 Emperor Penguin - father staring down at egg as the chick makes its first break in the shell Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Fred Olivier / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that

Francesco Accolti
FRANCESCO ACCOLTI Italian jurist (apart from anything else, this engraving is a fine example of the technique of cross-hatching) Date: 1418 - 1485

C. elegans worms, light micrograph
C. elegans worms. Differential interference contrast micrograph of an adult Caenorhabditis elegans worm (centre) surrounded by C. elegans larvae hatching from eggs

Illustration of dinosaur hatching from egg

A Pair of Turtle Doves (colour litho)
CHT176695 A Pair of Turtle Doves (colour litho) by Travies, Edouard (1809-1876); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Phalacrocorax aristotelis, European shag
Plate 53 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Advertisement for poultry farm, Mickleover, Derby
Advertisement for CR Salt, Chestnuts Poultry Farm, Mickleover, Derby, offering eggs for hatching, day old chicks, three month old pullets, stock birds, ducklings, ducks, poultry houses

Reptile / Cayman Crocodile
A cayman crocodile and other reptiles including : gangetica, gecko, salamander and a baby crocodile hatching from an egg

Olive Ridley Turtle - hatchling making their way to the water Orissa Coast, India
JVG-2803 Olive Ridley / Golfina TURTLE - hatchlings entering sea / Indian ocean Orissa Coast, India Lepidochelys olivacea Joanna Van Gruisen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Ball Python (Python regius) - Captive hatching from egg - Native to Africa
CAN-3928 Ball Python - Captive hatching from egg Native to Africa Python regius John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Larval (and pupal) case of bagworm, or psychid moth, constructed of plant fragments
ROG-11484 BAGWORM / PSYCHID MOTH - larval and pupal case of Bagworm or Psychid moth, constructed of plant fragments Psyche sp Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

A Wood- Illustration for King Lear, Act 2 Scene III, 1926 (ink on paper)
PNH356244 A Wood- Illustration for King Lear, Act 2 Scene III, 1926 (ink on paper) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 35.8x20.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Peter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries

Pipa or Suriname toad, description of the female with her young, when hatching protective pockets included in the skin
FLO4684132 Pipa or Suriname toad, description of the female with her young, when hatching protective pockets included in the skin of their mother

A hatch racing, 1850
3478475 A hatch racing, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a hatch racing around an Island for the Vice Commodore's Plate, organised by the Royal Victoria Hatch Club Regatta)

A yachting holiday, 1850
3478973 A yachting holiday, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a yachting holiday, a gentleman is having a cigar on the deck after dinner. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woman hatching a baby from an egg she has incubated. Incident reported by the Ancient Greek historian Herodotus
527521 Woman hatching a baby from an egg she has incubated. Incident reported by the Ancient Greek historian Herodotus (c485-425 BC)

Baby crocodile hatching from an egg (colour photo)
8641461 Baby crocodile hatching from an egg (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby crocodile hatching from an egg)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638761 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A yachting trip, 1850
3478476 A yachting trip, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a yachting trip, with two gentlemen and gentlewomen. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Young crocodile hatching from the egg, Crocodylus niloticus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an
FLO4694868 Young crocodile hatching from the egg, Crocodylus niloticus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London

Phylloxera (b/w photo)
8674238 Phylloxera (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phylloxera. Illustration for The World's Commercial Products by W G Freeman,s E Chandler)

The Roc's Egg, scene from 'Sinbad the Sailor' from 'Arabian Nights', 1906 (w/c on paper)
GRT246399 The Roc's Egg, scene from 'Sinbad the Sailor' from 'Arabian Nights', 1906 (w/c on paper) by Dulac

Ostrich farm, Hot Springs, Ark. between 1880 and 1930. Creator: Unknown
Ostrich farm, Hot Springs, Ark. between 1880 and 1930

Easter in the Old World Barnyard, from Puck, 1895. Creator: Joseph Keppler
Easter in the Old World Barnyard, from Puck, 1895

A Stir in the Roost... published December 12, 1889, originally published in Puck on March 18, 1876
A Stir in the Roost, from America, published December 12, 1889, originally published in Puck on March 18, 1876

Sinterklaas in Voorburg - 03-12-23
Corné Akkers

monkey hatching
Julia Ramiro

Monkey Egg
Julia Ramiro

Monkey egg
Julia Ramiro

Picture No. 12480229
Rabbit wearing Bunny ears and spring glasses in spring scene Date:

Tisza mayfly (Palingenia Longicauda) portrait, Tisza river, Hungary, June 2009

Tisza mayfly (Palingenia Longicauda) in the Tisza river, Hungary, June 2009

Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) emerging from shell, Dalyan delta, Turkey, July

Monarch (Danaus plexippus), butterfly emerging from chrysalis on Tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) wings unfolding, series, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Greylag goose {Anser anser} newly hatched chicks on nest, Poland

Spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula) just hatched from egg case that is on Seafan (Paramuricea clavata), Ullastres seamount, Costa Brava, Llafranch, Catalunya, Spain

Tisza mayflies (Palingenia longicauda) swarming, Tisza river, Hungary, June 2009=

Broad snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris) hatching from egg in nest, Sante Fe, Argentina, February

Nude Leaning Forward (2011)
Corné Akkers

Simone Signoret
Corné Akkers

A 4th Tribute to Bettie Page
Corné Akkers

Adam & Eve
Corné Akkers

Bedside Moonlighting
Corné Akkers

Beek-Ubbergen - 28-09-20
Corné Akkers

Bathing Nude
Corné Akkers

Batenburg
Corné Akkers

Beek - 25-04-20
Corné Akkers

Woman in a Red Kimono - 10-11-22
Corné Akkers

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"Hatching: The Miracle of New Beginnings" Witness the awe-inspiring moment as an Emperor Penguin, with unwavering dedication, gazes down at his precious egg. In this captivating image by Francesco Accolti, we catch a glimpse of the first crack in the shell—a sign that new life is about to emerge. But hatching isn't limited to penguins alone. Explore the microscopic world through C. Elegans worms captured under a light micrograph, showcasing their delicate journey into existence. Or marvel at Phalacrocorax aristotelis, the European shag, as it breaks free from its confinement and takes its first breaths. Travel back in time with an illustration depicting a dinosaur hatching from its egg—an ancient spectacle frozen in time yet brimming with wonder. And don't forget our reptilian friends; witness a Cayman Crocodile emerging into the world or observe bagworm larvae constructing intricate cases made of plant fragments. Hatching extends beyond creatures on land; dive into the depths of oceans where Green Turtles and Olive Ridley Turtles hatch and embark on their perilous journey towards water—their instinct guiding them towards survival. Even closer to home lies an advertisement for a poultry farm in Mickleover, Derby—reminding us that hatching plays an essential role not only in nature but also within our agricultural practices. Finally, let's not overlook Ball Pythons native to Africa—captivating us as they break free from their eggs under human care—a testament to both natural beauty and mankind's commitment to conservation efforts. In every instance captured here—from icy Antarctica to vibrant India—we are reminded that hatching symbolizes hope, resilience, and endless possibilities. It serves as a reminder that life constantly renews itself—a cycle filled with anticipation and promise for what lies ahead.