Mater Collection

Low Memorial Library at Columbia University, New York City, New York, USA
Low Memorial Library and Alma Mater statue at Columbia University, New York City, New York, USA

Hernia Cerebri: Rupture of the Dura Mater by the rapid growth of a brain tumour
526810 Hernia Cerebri: Rupture of the Dura Mater by the rapid growth of a brain tumour. On the left are bone fragments removed from the rupture. The bottom two figures are forms of dressing

Statue of Cybele or Terra Mater, Roman goddess of the earth, with tympanum drum and naiskos headdress. Copperplate engraving by Giacomo Bossi after an illustration by A

Bust of the goddess Isis Magna Mater, from the collection of Charles Towney. Copperplate engraving by C. Knight from a drawing by H

Gregorio Fernandez (1576-1636). Pieta. National Sculpture Mu
Gregorio Fernandez (1576-1636). Spanish baroque sculptor. Pieta. National Sculpture Museum, Valladolid. Spain

The Mater Dolorosa, (oil on panel)
990247 The Mater Dolorosa, (oil on panel) by Bouts, Albrecht (1451/55-1549); 37.5x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mater Dolorosa. Albrecht Bouts (c.1460-1549). Oil on panel

Street in Stellenbosch (b / w photo)
3092351 Street in Stellenbosch (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street in Stellenbosch)

Mr Cripps encountering his Mater in Mary-le-bone Gardens (engraving)
614384 Mr Cripps encountering his Mater in Mary-le-bone Gardens (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Virgin of Sorrows Mater Dolorosa (polychromed wood, glass & animal hair)
3259839 Virgin of Sorrows Mater Dolorosa (polychromed wood, glass & animal hair) by Mena, Pedro de (1628-88); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Spanish

Virgin of Sorrows Mater Dolorosa (polychromed wood, glass & animal hair)
3259838 Virgin of Sorrows Mater Dolorosa (polychromed wood, glass & animal hair) by Mena, Pedro de (1628-88); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Spanish

Virgin of Sorrows Mater Dolorosa (polychromed wood, glass & animal hair)
3259840 Virgin of Sorrows Mater Dolorosa (polychromed wood, glass & animal hair) by Mena, Pedro de (1628-88); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Spanish

Father Mario Borelli - Casa dello Scugnizzo
The priest Father Mario Borrelli achieved international renown with his campaigns to aid abandoned street children of Naples, Italy, where the Scugnizzi or street urchins

Margareta infor Mater dolorosa Friedrich Bruckmann
Margareta infor Mater dolorosa; Friedrich Bruckmann (German, 1814 - 1898); Stockholm, Sweden; 1878; Woodburytype; 12.7 × 9.6 cm (5 × 3 3, 4 in.)

Claudia Quinta dragging a ship into Rome
The Roman matron Claudia Quinta clears her name by dragging a ship bearing a statue of the Cult of the Great Mother (Magna Mater, Cult of Cybele) into Rome, after first praying to the gods for help

Roman Art. The Mater Familias or Matrona. Statue. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Jacopone Da Todi
JACOPONE DA TODI Italian writer, imprisoned for criticising pope Bonifacius VIII, but credited with writing the Stabat Mater Date: circa 1230 - 1306

Pierre Drevet after Hyacinthe Rigaud (French, 1663 - 1738), Maria Serre, Mater Hyacinth Rigaud, 1703, etching and engraving

Margaret before the Image of the Mater Dolorosa: a Scene from Goethes Faust, Goethe, 1873 Engraving

Mary as Mater Dolorosa, Cornelis Galle (II), Mattheus Borrekens, Martinus van den Enden (I), after c. 1638 - c. 1650

Mary as Mater Dolorosa, Antonie Wierix (III), 1606 - before 1624

Mary as Mater Dolorosa, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619

Jean Baptiste von Helmont (1579-1644). Belgian physician and chemist. Helmont recognised that there are more gases than just air, and claimed to have coined the word gas

Hernia Cerebri: Rupture of the Dura Mater by the rapid growth of a brain tumour. On the left are bone fragments removed from the rupture. The bottom two figures are forms of dressing

Margaret before the Image of the Mater Dolorosa: a Scene from Goethes Faust, Goethe, 1873 Engraving

Mater dolorosa. Date c1882 Feb. 6

Alma Mater silhouette Date: 1913

Brain artery, SEM
Brain artery. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured artery from the brain. The fracture plane has passed through the artery

Sir Charles Stanford
SIR CHARLES VILLIERS STANFORD Irish music composer of Irish Rhapsodies, Stabat Mater, Songs of the Sea etc

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"Mater: A Journey through Art, History, and Emotion" Step into the grandeur of Low Memorial Library at Columbia University in New York City and immerse yourself in the world of Mater. From ancient sculptures to religious depictions, this captivating caption takes you on a visual voyage. Marvel at Gregorio Fernandez's masterpiece, "Pieta, " housed in the National Sculpture Museum. The Mater Dolorosa gazes upon her son with sorrowful eyes, evoking deep emotions within every viewer. Intriguingly diverse yet connected by their portrayal of motherhood, various artworks come alive. A black-and-white photo captures a serene street in Stellenbosch while an engraving depicts Mr Cripps encountering his Mater amidst Mary-le-bone Gardens. Delve into mythology as you encounter the resplendent statue of Cybele or Terra Mater - the Roman goddess of earth. Nearby stands a bust honoring Isis Magna Mater - an embodiment of divine femininity and power. The Virgin of Sorrows appears multiple times throughout this journey; her polychromed wood figure adorned with glass and animal hair exudes both fragility and strength. Her presence resonates deeply within our souls. Roman art unveils another facet as we witness the Matrona or Mater Familias statue - symbolizing matriarchal authority and responsibility within ancient households. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek houses this remarkable piece that speaks volumes about societal dynamics during that era. Finally, we pay homage to Jacopone Da Todi - poet extraordinaire whose verses celebrate spiritual devotion towards Mother Mary. His words echo through time, reminding us of the eternal bond between mothers and their children. "Mater" encapsulates not only artistic beauty but also profound human connections across cultures and eras. It invites contemplation on love, loss, resilience, and reverence for those who have nurtured us from birth till eternity.