Womb Collection

Uterus lining during menstruation, SEM
Uterus during menstruation. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the lining of the uterus being shed during menstruation

IUD contraceptive and sperm cells. Computer artwork of an intrauterine device (IUD, red and white, centre) in a womans uterus, surrounded by sperm cells (white, not to scale)

Human fetus inside amniotic sac

The Conception of the Virgin. Creator: School of Pinturicchio
The Conception of the Virgin, Unknown date

Ushnishavijaya Enthroned in the Womb of a Stupa, dated 1510-19. Creator: Unknown
Ushnishavijaya Enthroned in the Womb of a Stupa, dated 1510-19. This is one of the earliest extant images of the rarely represented Buddhist goddess Ushnishavijaya

Engraving of a child in the womb from A Set of Anatomical Tables, with Explanations
1764836 Engraving of a child in the womb from A Set of Anatomical Tables, with Explanations, and an Abridgement, of the Practice of Midwifery, 1754 (engraving) by Smellie

Delivering a baby feet first (breech birth) (engraving)
3097135 Delivering a baby feet first (breech birth) (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delivering a baby feet first (breech birth)

Podalic version during childbirth (engraving)
3097133 Podalic version during childbirth (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Podalic version during childbirth)

Cutaway of a womb showing the placenta, umbilical cord and baby (engraving)
3097132 Cutaway of a womb showing the placenta, umbilical cord and baby (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cutaway of a womb showing the placenta)

Female anatomy, from Commentaria cum amplissimis additionibus super anatomiam
CHT236081 Female anatomy, from Commentaria cum amplissimis additionibus super anatomiam mundini, by Jacopo Berengario da Carpi (c.1460-c.1530) published in Bologna

MS Hunter 658 Plate XXVI Drawing from William Hunters (1718-83)
GUL232057 MS Hunter 658 Plate XXVI Drawing from William Hunters (1718-83) Anatomy of the Human Gravid Uterus, 1774 (chalk on paper) by Rymsdyk, Jan van (fl.1750-88/89); Glasgow University Library

The Heart of the Rose, 1902 (painted gesso over hessian)
CH463060 The Heart of the Rose, 1902 (painted gesso over hessian) by MacDonald Mackintosh, Margaret (1865-1933); 97.8x100.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Birth of Julius Caesar, earliest known representation of a caesarian operation (vellum)
CHT206288 Birth of Julius Caesar, earliest known representation of a caesarian operation (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Albinus, Uterus II, Pl. V, illustration from Tabulae ossium humanorum
HMB306116 Albinus, Uterus II, Pl. V, illustration from Tabulae ossium humanorum, by Bernhard Siegfried Albinus (1697-1770), published by J.&H. Verbeek, bibliop

Albinus, Uterus, Pl. III, illustration from Tabulae ossium humanorum
HMB306115 Albinus, Uterus, Pl. III, illustration from Tabulae ossium humanorum, by Bernhard Siegfried Albinus (1697-1770), published by J.&H. Verbeek, bibliop

Albinus, Uterus, Pl. II, illustration from Tabulae ossium humanorum
HMB306114 Albinus, Uterus, Pl. II, illustration from Tabulae ossium humanorum, by Bernhard Siegfried Albinus (1697-1770), published by J.&H. Verbeek, bibliop

Turning a baby in its mothers womb so the head is presenting downwards before birth (engraving)
3097134 Turning a baby in its mothers womb so the head is presenting downwards before birth (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Twins in their mothers womb (engraving)
3097125 Twins in their mothers womb (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twins in their mothers womb)

Anatomy of a pregnant woman, from Manuel d Anatomie descriptive du Corps
CHT236084 Anatomy of a pregnant woman, from Manuel d Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain by Jules Cloquet (1790-1883) engraved by G

The water babies, c. 1880 (colour litho)
REV253021 The water babies, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The babes within their fairy shell)

Meeting of Mary and Elizabeth, Luke I, ver 40 (engraving)
6021631 Meeting of Mary and Elizabeth, Luke I, ver 40 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of Mary and Elizabeth, Luke I, ver 40)

Anatomical model of a pregnant woman (wax & textiles)
1123883 Anatomical model of a pregnant woman (wax & textiles) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Animal in the Womb, 1738 (engraving)
1764833 An Animal in the Womb, 1738 (engraving) by Fabricius ab Aquapendente, Hieronymus (1537-1619); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Animal in the Womb)

Drawings of an Embryo in the Uterus, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Drawings of an Embryo in the Uterus, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Diagram showing the interaction between female sexual organs and the brain, on one side, the normal reproductive cycle, and on the other, the effect of the contraceptive pill

3D rendering of healthy female internal organs

Uterus, endoscope view C017 / 6805
Uterus. Endoscope (laparascope) view of a healthy uterus (womb, large, upper centre), with the two fallopian tubes (left and right) and an ovary (white, lower right)

Entombment Tomb Christ Mary supports body womb
The Entombment, The Tomb of Christ. Mary supports the body of Christ in her womb, on the left John and Mary Magdalene. On the right Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus and a boy with a jug on a scale

Portrait Hendrik van Deventer anatomical drawings
Portrait of Hendrik van Deventer and anatomical drawings of wombs with fetus, Portrait of Hendrik van Deventer in oval on base between anatomical drawings of wombs with fetus

Cutaway view of a pregnant woman with fetus

Comparison of healthy and unhealthy female organs
3D rendering comparing healthy female organs and unhealthy female organs

3D rendering of unhealthy female internal organs

Medical illustration of fetus development at 36 weeks

Uterine fibroid, X-ray
Pelvic X-ray (front view) showing a large calcified fibroid (rounded, at centre right) in a womans uterus (womb)

Uterine fibroids, MRI scan C018 / 0466
Uterine fibroids. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the pelvis of a 47 year old female with two large fibroids (centre) in her uterus

Uterine fibroid C015 / 6407
Uterine fibroid. Gross specimen of a sectioned uterine fibroid (left). A fibroid is a fibrous benign tumour originating from muscular tissue

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Embryo floating in sphere in cyberspace

Illustration, A Song of the English, Deep Sea Cables
Illustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine)

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The womb, a mysterious and awe-inspiring organ, holds within it the wonders of life. From the delicate uterine lining during menstruation to the intricate world seen through a scanning electron microscope (SEM), its complexity is truly remarkable. Within this sacred space, we find the interplay of contraception and fertility as IUD contraceptives navigate their way amidst countless sperm cells in search of an egg, and is here that the miracle of conception takes place, leading to the creation of a human fetus nestled snugly inside its protective amniotic sac. Throughout history, artists have sought to capture the essence of this enigmatic chamber. One such masterpiece is "Ushnishavijaya Enthroned in the Womb of a Stupa, " created by an unknown artist between 1510-19. This captivating artwork transports us into a realm where divinity meets earthly existence. Yet not all depictions are serene; some reveal lamentable spectacles. In engravings like "A Lamentable Spectacle of Three Women, " we witness both vulnerability and strength intertwined within these feminine bodies. William Hunter's anatomical drawings further illuminate our understanding with detailed renderings from his groundbreaking work on human gravid uterus. Even everyday objects can hold significance when representing this extraordinary organ. A painted cardboard model from c. 1830 showcases female genitals as artistry meets education in exploring our own anatomy. From ancient woodcuts depicting "The Anatomy of The Pregnant Woman" by Johannes de Ketham in 1491 to modern medical illustrations like those found in "A Set Of Anatomical Tables, " we gain insight into how knowledge has evolved over time. Finally, we encounter moments that remind us just how miraculous birth truly is - engraving capturing delivering a baby feet first or breech birth - showcasing both challenges faced and triumphs achieved within this sacred space called womb. In contemplating these diverse glimpses into wombs throughout history, we are reminded of the immense power and beauty held within this organ.