Wetnurse Collection

Indian servants clothes: jaliya or fisherman, harkara or messenger, dai or wetnurse with baby
FLO4623949 Indian servants clothes: jaliya or fisherman, harkara or messenger, dai or wetnurse with baby, ayah or nursery maid with child, ladies maid, and methrani or female sweeper

The Finding of Moses, c. 1555-75 (oil on canvas)
3614091 The Finding of Moses, c.1555-75 (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 77.5x134 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Woman having her feet treated painfully by a chiropodist in her bedroom. Her husband offering her a glass of wine. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Mother and Child (oil on canvas)
CHT236096 Mother and Child (oil on canvas) by Becq de Fouquieres, Louise (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Caring for a mother and her newborn (vellum)
CHT236089 Caring for a mother and her newborn (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Julie Manet and her Nurse, 1888 (oil on canvas)
PHD32705 Julie Manet and her Nurse, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: Julie Manet (1878-1966) French painter, model

Birth plate depicting the newborn being wrapped in swaddling clothes, from Lyon (faience)
CHT236085 Birth plate depicting the newborn being wrapped in swaddling clothes, from Lyon (faience) by French School, (16th century); Musee des Hospices Civils, Lyon

The Wet Nurse, c. 1802 (oil on panel)
CH430299 The Wet Nurse, c.1802 (oil on panel) by Gerard, Marguerite (1761-1837); 59.7x48.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Nourrice; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Mother with new born baby visited by several women in a parlour
5893723 Mother with new born baby visited by several women in a parlour. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Mother with new born baby visited by several women in a parlour)

Charity (oil on canvas)
3615946 Charity (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); 137.2x106 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Italian, out of copyright

A nursemaid with a child (coloured engraving)
CHT235354 A nursemaid with a child (coloured engraving) by Bonnart, Nicolas (c.1646-1718); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Folding fan with a scene of a visit to the wetnurse, c. 1780 (gouache on double silk leaf
1069484 Folding fan with a scene of a visit to the wetnurse, c.1780 (gouache on double silk leaf, brass, metallic thread, tortoiseshell, gilding, mother-of-pearl & paste gems) by Unknown artist

The Royal Review of Scottish Volunteers at Edinburgh (engraving)
1054558 The Royal Review of Scottish Volunteers at Edinburgh (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Review of Scottish Volunteers at Edinburgh)

WETNURSE CIRCA 1600
The wet-nurse of Gabrielle dEstrees, mistress of Henri IV of France Date: circa 1600

Office of wetnurses in Paris.. Handcolored aquatint engraving after an illustration credited to Victor Auver from A Tour through Paris, William Sams, London, 1825

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The Birth of St. John the Baptist, 1550-59 (oil on canvas)
BAL75879 The Birth of St. John the Baptist, 1550-59 (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 181x266 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

Gabrielle d Estrees (1573-99) and her sister, the Duchess of Villars (oil on canvas)
XIR180475 Gabrielle d Estrees (1573-99) and her sister, the Duchess of Villars (oil on canvas) by Fontainebleau School, (16th century); Musee de la Societe Archeologique, Montpellier

The Franqueville Family, 1711 (oil on canvas)
XIR172297 The Franqueville Family, 1711 (oil on canvas) by Troy, Francois de (1645-1730); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; French, out of copyright

The Dauphin Louis of France (1638-1715) and his Nursemaid, Dame Longuet de la Giraudiere, c
XIR205411 The Dauphin Louis of France (1638-1715) and his Nursemaid, Dame Longuet de la Giraudiere, c.1638 (oil on canvas) by Beaubrun

The Arrival of the Wetnurses (oil on canvas)
XIR175199 The Arrival of the Wetnurses (oil on canvas) by Jeaurat, Etienne (1699-1789); Musee Municipal, Laon, France; French, out of copyright

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"Wetnurse: Nurturing Bonds and Cultural Significance in Art" In the realm of art, the depiction of wetnurses has been a fascinating exploration into the diverse roles and attire worn by these Indian servants. From jaliya or fisherman to harkara or messenger, their clothing tells stories of their origins and societal positions. One captivating painting that showcases this is "The Finding of Moses" from c. 1555-75. Here, we witness a dai, adorned in traditional garments, cradling baby Moses with utmost care. Her presence symbolizes not only her role as a wetnurse but also her vital contribution to nurturing young lives. Another artwork that captures the essence of maternal care is "Mother and Child. " Painted on canvas, it portrays an intimate moment between a mother and her newborn as they bond through tender affection. The artist beautifully emphasizes the importance of wetnurses like ayahs or nursery maids who provide support during these precious early stages. Julie Manet's portrait alongside her nurse in 1888 further highlights the deep connection formed between children and their caregivers. This oil painting showcases how nurses became more than just caretakers; they became confidantes and companions throughout childhood. Delving into historical artifacts, we find birth plates depicting newborns being wrapped in swaddling clothes—a practice often overseen by methranis or female sweepers. These faience plates from Lyon serve as reminders of cultural traditions surrounding childbirth that were preserved through generations. "The Wet Nurse, " painted around 1802 on panel, offers another glimpse into this world. It presents us with an image of a wetnurse tending to an infant while wearing distinctive attire associated with her profession—an embodiment of selfless dedication towards fostering healthy growth.