Why are there no pics of Mary breastfeeding Jesus?

Answer 1

You won't find actual photos, but there is artwork depicting such:
http://www.stephencuyos.com/photo/albums/userpics/10001/normal_painting_maryfeedingjesus.png
http://www.worth1000.com/web/media/27163/original.jpg

Answer 2

That's a good question - especially because icons of Isis and Horus usually showed her breastfeeding. But Christian iconography was based on Hellenistic iconography, which was Platonic. In other words, Christian icons were intended to show idealized, symbolic images, rather than any kind of material reality. That is why Greek Orthodox icons are still painted in a highly stylized form, without any attempt at realism. All of the details in a Christian icon are laid out according to precise geometrical forms, and symbolize specific doctrines. Breastfeeding just didn't fit into the model.

Also, the older icons of Mary and Jesus are meant to symbolize Jesus in the Womb, before birth; they are representations of the Incarnation, not the 'baby Jesus.' For this reason, Jesus is also painted with adult facial features. Mary is venerated as the sacred gate through which Deity passed - she was sanctified by the presence of God in her womb. To show her breastfeeding would diminish her role as the holy receptacle of God and portray her as simply the care-giver of Jesus.

Answer 3

Because Davinci was too busy with the last supper and his special code thingy.

Answer 4

Most likely because there was no photography. ; )

There are however, many works of art depicting what they term "Madonna in humility".

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Answer 5

You're a laugh riot.