Sexology Collection

Couple having sex (woodcut)
7201503 Couple having sex (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple having sex)

A maid dish (colour litho)
7151033 A maid dish (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century. Signed; GAS.); © Look and Learn

The awakening, woman with a mirror (colour litho)
7150431 The awakening, woman with a mirror (colour litho) by Carrier-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The awakening, woman with a mirror)

Use of female nudity in eye-catching adverts (colour litho)
7186290 Use of female nudity in eye-catching adverts (colour litho) by Gareis, Fritz (1872-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Use of female nudity in eye-catching adverts)

Bishop blessing the marital bed while the newlywed couple are having intercourse, 15th Century (woodcut)
7186062 Bishop blessing the marital bed while the newlywed couple are having intercourse, 15th Century (woodcut) by German School

A lady and a nun arguing over a dildo in a parlour, 18th century, 1911 (engraving)
7234382 A lady and a nun arguing over a dildo in a parlour, 18th century, 1911 (engraving) by Borel, Antoine (1743-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A gentleman kneels before a monk in a library, 18th century. 1911 (engraving)
7234827 A gentleman kneels before a monk in a library, 18th century. 1911 (engraving) by Borel, Antoine (1743-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Anatomical drawing of the sexual act (engraving)
7201481 Anatomical drawing of the sexual act (engraving) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing of the sexual act)

Deformed woman of Prague, 1596 (engraving)
7186268 Deformed woman of Prague, 1596 (engraving) by Austrian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deformed woman of Prague, 1596)

A Young Man Choosing Love of Beauty Rather Than Riches (engraving)
7186138 A Young Man Choosing Love of Beauty Rather Than Riches (engraving) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fig Leaf (woodcut)
7186136 The Fig Leaf (woodcut) by Greiner, Daniel (1872-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fig Leaf. Illustration from Bilder-Lexicon Kulturgeschichte (Verlag fur Kulturforschung)

Duck and mash (colour litho)
7151031 Duck and mash (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A monk exposing himself to maids in a bedroom, 18th century. 1911 (engraving)
7234387 A monk exposing himself to maids in a bedroom, 18th century. 1911 (engraving) by Borel, Antoine (1743-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spinning Bee, Germany, c1524 (woodcut)
7186134 Spinning Bee, Germany, c1524 (woodcut) by Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinning Bee, Germany, c1524)

Romantic couple having a picnic (colour litho)
7151028 Romantic couple having a picnic (colour litho) by Maurice, Reg (fl.c.1900-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Chicken, wing or leg (colour litho)
7151007 Chicken, wing or leg (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Couple looking at erotic books in bed (watercolour)
7186291 Couple looking at erotic books in bed (watercolour) by Krain, Willibald (1886-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple looking at erotic books in bed)

Man discovering a couple having sex (engraving)
7201499 Man discovering a couple having sex (engraving) by German School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man discovering a couple having sex)

Woman viewing the collection of a man with a lingerie fetish (litho)
7186247 Woman viewing the collection of a man with a lingerie fetish (litho) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Oscars Valentine, caricature of Oscar Wilde (litho)
7186253 Oscars Valentine, caricature of Oscar Wilde (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oscars Valentine, caricature of Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde)

Leda and the Swan (stone) (b / w photo)
ALI267123 Leda and the Swan (stone) (b/w photo) by Greco-Roman; Palazzo Ducale, Venice, Italy; Alinari

The birth of Helene and Pollux, the union of Leda and the swan (marble)
LRI4699801 The birth of Helene and Pollux, the union of Leda and the swan (marble) by Schiaffino, Bernardo (1678-1725); Musei di Strada Nuova, Palazzo Rosso, Genova, Liguria

Cameo of Leda and the Swan (agate)
XIR434180 Cameo of Leda and the Swan (agate) by Italian School, (16th century); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy

the sexual union between Leda and the swan driven by Eros, 1st-2nd century
7145294 the sexual union between Leda and the swan driven by Eros, 1st-2nd century by Roman, (1st-2nd Century AD); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete

Foot fetishism (litho)
7186203 Foot fetishism (litho) by Christophe, Franz (1875-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foot fetishism. Illustration from Bilder-Lexicon Sexualwissenschaft (Verlag fur Kulturforschung)

Turkish archer with two heads, 1697 (engraving)
7186269 Turkish archer with two heads, 1697 (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkish archer with two heads, 1697)

Lovers (engraving)
7186081 Lovers (engraving) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lovers. Illustration from Bilder-Lexicon Kulturgeschichte (Verlag fur Kulturforschung)

Sella stercoraria, chair used to confirm the masculinity of the Pope (woodcut)
7186182 Sella stercoraria, chair used to confirm the masculinity of the Pope (woodcut) by German School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sella stercoraria)

Children of the devil living in fornication (woodcut)
7201454 Children of the devil living in fornication (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children of the devil living in fornication)

The mare of Compere Pierre. (engraving and watercolour, 1800)
FIA5379832 The mare of Compere Pierre. (engraving and watercolour, 1800) by Ramberg, Johann Heinrich (1763-1840); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mare of Compere Pierre)

Leda Loved, 1929 (litho)
3643518 Leda Loved, 1929 (litho) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leda Loved, 1929. Illustration for The Engraved Work of Eric Gill (V&A, 1963).); © Look and Learn

Leda and the Swan (oil on canvas)
3736758 Leda and the Swan (oil on canvas) by Jodi, Casimiro (1886-1948); 60.3x46 cm; Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Collezione Assicoop Unipol); Ghigo Roli

Statue of Leda, Aetolian princess later Queen of Sparta, seduced by Zeus in the form of a swan
5323765 Statue of Leda, Aetolian princess later Queen of Sparta, seduced by Zeus in the form of a swan by David, Francois-Anne (1741-1824); (add.info.: Statue of Leda)

Marital Bondage (watercolour)
7186299 Marital Bondage (watercolour) by Krain, Willibald (1886-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marital Bondage. Illustration from Erganzungsband zum Bilder-Lexicon Kulturgeschichte)

Leda and the Swan, 1787 (engraving)
5323766 Leda and the Swan, 1787 (engraving) by David, Francois-Anne (1741-1824); (add.info.: Statue of Leda, Aetolian princess later Queen of Sparta, seduced by Zeus in the form of a swan)

Illustration from Hypnerotomachia Poliphili by Francesco Colonna, first published in 1499 (woodcut)
472279 Illustration from Hypnerotomachia Poliphili by Francesco Colonna, first published in 1499 (woodcut) by Italian School

Love in the kitchen (colour litho)
7151042 Love in the kitchen (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Love in the kitchen (colour litho)
7151038 Love in the kitchen (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Love in the kitchen (colour litho)
7151043 Love in the kitchen (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Love in the kitchen (colour litho)
7151046 Love in the kitchen (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Asparagus (colour litho)
7151173 Asparagus (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century)

Love in the kitchen (colour litho)
7151044 Love in the kitchen (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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"Exploring the Intricacies of Sexology: Unveiling Historical Perspectives and Taboos" Delving into the depths of human sexuality, it has long been a subject that captivates minds and challenges societal norms. Throughout history, various depictions have emerged, shedding light on both the secretive and scandalous aspects of this intriguing field. From 18th-century parlors to medieval woodcuts, engravings, and lithographs, these artistic expressions offer glimpses into the complexities surrounding human desire. In one engraving from 1911, three bourgeois women daringly engage in self-pleasure while a monk becomes an unexpected participant in their intimate gathering. This provocative scene serves as a testament to hidden desires often suppressed by societal expectations. Woodcuts further illustrate sexual encounters between couples with explicit detail. These ancient prints capture moments of passion and connection that transcend time itself - reminding us that love knows no boundaries or eras. Color lithographs provide insight into how female nudity was utilized to entice viewers within eye-catching advertisements. Such bold marketing tactics demonstrate society's fascination with sensuality throughout different periods. Religious institutions are not exempt from discussions surrounding sexology either. A bishop blessing a marital bed during intercourse showcases how even sacred unions were acknowledged as integral parts of human existence since the 15th century. Engaging in debates over sexual objects is also depicted through engravings like "A lady and a nun arguing over a dildo. " This portrayal highlights contrasting perspectives on pleasure within social classes during the 18th century parlors - where conventional beliefs clashed with individual desires. Meanwhile, another engraving reveals an intriguing encounter between a gentleman kneeling before a monk in a library setting - inviting speculation about power dynamics intertwined with eroticism during this era. Anatomical drawings meticulously depict the mechanics behind sexual acts; these engravings serve as educational tools for understanding our bodies' intricacies beyond mere pleasure-seeking endeavors. Not all depictions within sexology focus solely on pleasure.