Pouring Water Collection

The Birth of the Virgin, Brussels Workshop, c. 1510 (tapestry)
XIR240906 The Birth of the Virgin, Brussels Workshop, c.1510 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); St. Sauveur Cathedral, Aix-en-Provence, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Icon depicting the Birth of the Virgin, c. 1550 (tempera and gold leaf on panel
PFR314508 Icon depicting the Birth of the Virgin, c.1550 (tempera and gold leaf on panel) (detail of 314500) by Russian School (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Baptism of Christ (mosaic) (b / w photo)
ALI308363 Baptism of Christ (mosaic) (b/w photo) by Italian School; Baptistry of Ariani, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: dome of the baptistery; ); Alinari

The Rustic Banquet celebrating the marriage of Cupid and Psyche
BEN78428 The Rustic Banquet celebrating the marriage of Cupid and Psyche, detail depicting river gods and goddesses, east wall, from the Sala di Amore e Psiche

Ms 19 January: Aquarius and a man warming himself at a hearth, from a Book of Hours
XIR187877 Ms 19 January: Aquarius and a man warming himself at a hearth, from a Book of Hours, early 15th century (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Amiens

De magicis mulieribus, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus
CHT224896 De magicis mulieribus, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558), published in Rome, 1555 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

Baptism of Christ (mosaic) (b / w photo)
ALI308362 Baptism of Christ (mosaic) (b/w photo) by Italian School; Battistero Neoniano, Ravenna, Italy; (add.info.: dome of the baptistery; ); Alinari

Woman Drawing Water from a Copper Cistern, c. 1732 (oil on canvas)
BRN190584 Woman Drawing Water from a Copper Cistern, c.1732 (oil on canvas) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Four boys two satyrs goat 1654 Etching first state
Artokoloro

Lid Seated Male Figure 1st-2nd century Pakistan
Artokoloro

Rinaldo and Armida (oil on canvas)
BAL47699 Rinaldo and Armida (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 95x133 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: from Gerusalemme Liberata by Torquata Tasso (1544-95); ); French

The Boiler, 1853-54 (oil on canvas)
XIR226084 The Boiler, 1853-54 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 44x33 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Birth of the Virgin, c. 1500 (oil on panel)
XIR192113 The Birth of the Virgin, c.1500 (oil on panel) by Master of the Pfullendorf Altar (fl.1500); Staatsgalerie, Stuttgart, Germany; (add.info.: La Naissance de la Vierge; ); German

First Baptism of the Indians by the Dominicans (oil on canvas)
XIR169494 First Baptism of the Indians by the Dominicans (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (18th century); Museo Nacional de Historia, Castillo de Chapultepec

Icon depicting the Nativity (oil on panel)
XIR168110 Icon depicting the Nativity (oil on panel) by Greek School, (16th century); Ikonen-Museum, Recklinghausen, Germany; Greek, out of copyright

Baptism of Christ, Egidius Horbeck, 1582 - 1586

The Baptism of Christ, 1623 (oil on canvas)
XOS1121220 The Baptism of Christ, 1623 (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Italian, out of copyright

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"Capturing the Essence: Pouring Water as a Symbol of Purification and Life" Water, a timeless element that holds immense power and significance in various cultures across the globe. From washing precious stones in Brazil to baptisms depicted in ancient mosaics, water has been revered for its ability to cleanse, renew, and give life. In an exquisite icon depicting the Birth of the Virgin from around 1550, delicate brushstrokes of tempera and gold leaf on panel bring forth a scene where water is poured with reverence. The baptismal waters symbolize rebirth and spiritual purification, marking the beginning of a new chapter. Moving through time and artistic styles, we encounter "The Rustic Banquet celebrating the marriage of Cupid and Psyche. " Amidst this joyous celebration of love, water flows freely as it quenches thirsts and nourishes souls. It serves as a reminder that love too requires constant nurturing like flowing streams. Venturing into Brussels Workshop's tapestry portraying "The Birth of the Virgin, " we witness water being drawn from copper cisterns. This act signifies sustenance not only for physical needs but also for emotional well-being. As droplets cascade into vessels below, they mirror our own quest for fulfillment. Delving deeper into history brings us face-to-face with illustrations from "De magicis mulieribus, " revealing how even mythical beings sought solace near bodies of water. In these enchanting tales from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus', women draw strength by connecting with nature's lifeline -water- which mirrors their own resilience. A black-and-white photograph captures another momentous baptismal event; here mosaic tiles form intricate patterns reflecting light onto those who seek divine grace through immersion in holy waters. The monochromatic palette emphasizes purity while highlighting humanity's eternal yearning for spiritual transcendence.