Earth Mother Collection

Delve into the rich tapestry of ancient mythology as we explore the revered figure of the Earth Mother

Earth Mother Collection: Prehistoric Stele, c.2000 BC (stone)

Prehistoric Stele, c.2000 BC (stone)
BEN131502 Prehistoric Stele, c.2000 BC (stone); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Earth Mother Collection: The Venus of Laussel, which may be interpreted as an earth-mother

The Venus of Laussel, which may be interpreted as an earth-mother
The Venus of Laussel, from Bordeaux Musuems collection. The figure holds a curved horn or cornucopia in one hand which has thirteen notches

Earth Mother Collection: Earth, 1735. Creator: Johann Justin Preissler

Earth, 1735. Creator: Johann Justin Preissler
Earth, 1735

Earth Mother Collection: Agriculture, Pomona, Ceres and Neptune, from the ceiling of the library (fresco)

Agriculture, Pomona, Ceres and Neptune, from the ceiling of the library (fresco)
FTB95828 Agriculture, Pomona, Ceres and Neptune, from the ceiling of the library (fresco) by Franco, Battista (1498-1561); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Earth Mother Collection: Coatlicue, Mother of the Gods (stone)

Coatlicue, Mother of the Gods (stone)
XBP232779 Coatlicue, Mother of the Gods (stone) by Aztec; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Earth Mother Collection: Earth Mother Roman Goddess Statue Ara Pacis Altar of Augustus Peace, Rome, Italy

Earth Mother Roman Goddess Statue Ara Pacis Altar of Augustus Peace, Rome, Italy. Monument to Emperor Augustus Caesar built 9 Bc

Earth Mother Collection: Studies Rest Flight Egypt 1571-1639 Pen brown ink

Studies Rest Flight Egypt 1571-1639 Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

Earth Mother Collection: The Mocking of Ceres (gouache on grey paper)

The Mocking of Ceres (gouache on grey paper)
XKH157646 The Mocking of Ceres (gouache on grey paper) by Elsheimer, Adam (1578-1610); 13.9x10.3 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; (add.info.: she turns him into a lizard; ); German

Earth Mother Collection: Statue of the Goddess Coatlicue, from The Ancient Cities of the New World

Statue of the Goddess Coatlicue, from The Ancient Cities of the New World
BAL126941 Statue of the Goddess Coatlicue, from The Ancient Cities of the New World, by Claude-Joseph-Desire Charnay, pub. in 1887 (engraving) (see 97320) by Sellier, P

Earth Mother Collection: Figurine of the so-called snake-goddess found by Evans in the royal apartments

Figurine of the so-called snake-goddess found by Evans in the royal apartments of the remains at Knossos. it is now thought to be a medical image, related to the healing serpent cult of Asclepius

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Delve into the rich tapestry of ancient mythology as we explore the revered figure of the Earth Mother. From the enigmatic Venus of Laussel, depicted with horns and holding a vegetable, to the intricately detailed frescoes of Pomona, Ceres, and Neptune in the library ceiling of 1735, the Earth Mother's nurturing presence is woven into the fabric of the agricultural cycle. In various cultures, she is known by many names - Coatlicue, the Mother of the Gods in Mesoamerica, or the Roman Goddess of Peace, represented by the Earth Mother statue on the Ara Pacis Altar. The artistic renditions of these deities, as seen in the studies of Rest in Egypt or the mocking of Ceres, continue to captivate and inspire. Even the ancient civilizations of the New World, as evidenced by the figurine of the snake-goddess, paid homage to the Earth Mother's transformative power. Join us as we delve deeper into the mythology and symbolism surrounding this enduring figure, and explore the profound connection between humanity and the natural world she embodies.