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In looking at early sculptures depicting these ancient miracles, themes of peace and gratitude radiate from the maternal figures. Inaugurating our chronology of the evolution of pregnancy and maternal art, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fragmentary Figurine of a Mother Goddess Holding a Child <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">offers a starting point beset by ambiguity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A woman cradles her child with apparent care and protection. This posture, combined with the gentle lines and simple terracotta medium, indicates a moment of softness. In a time without modern medicine, we imagine the baby as fragile and in need of immense care. Acknowledging both the risk of pregnancy and subsequent maternal duties reiterates the strength and courage of ancient European women. Through the closing of eyes and tilting the head upward, the artist conveys relief and maybe even spiritual appreciation. Differing from the other early pieces included in our exhibit, this Figurine displays motherhood in a simplistic, honest form. 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