Deaths Head Collection

Coat of Arms with a Skull, n.d. Creator: Jan Wierix
Coat of Arms with a Skull, n.d

Tete de mort (litho)
2775184 Tete de mort (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tete de mort.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Curtis British Entomology Plate 147
Lepidoptera: Acherontia atropos (Death?s-head Hawk) Date: 1824-39

Apron of a Master, 18th century (painted leather)
CHT163387 Apron of a Master, 18th century (painted leather) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Franc-MaAzonnerie, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Arm-badge of the Croix-de-Feu, 1930s (cloth and metal)
CHT220330 Arm-badge of the Croix-de-Feu, 1930s (cloth and metal) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Magnanimous Minister, Chastising Prussian Perfidy. -vide-Morning Chronicle April
The Magnanimous Minister, Chastising Prussian Perfidy.-vide-Morning Chronicle April 28th, May 2, 1806

The German Emperor, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The German Emperor, (1919). Portrait of Wilhelm II (1859-1941), Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia, with the Totenkopf on his fur busby

Groteschi Ruins Deaths Head Skeleton Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Groteschi: Ruins with Deaths Head and Skeleton. Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720-1778). Etching

Death's-head Hawk Moth USH 349 In Bee-hive Acherontia atropos © Duncan Usher / ardea. com
USH-349 Death s-head HAWK-MOTH - showing skull-like marking on thorax on honeycomb Acherontia atropos Distribution: Africa and Asia

Death's Head Hawk Moth Larva JLMO 525 On privet (Melanic form) Acherontia atropos © John Mason / ARDEA LONDON
JLMo-525 Death's-Head Hawk-MOTH - Larvae / caterpillar Africa and Asia, migrates to Europe Acherontia atropos John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Death's-head Hawkmoth - caterpillar
ME-1891 Death's-head Hawkmoth - caterpillar Acherontia atropos Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Death's-head Hawkmoth
ME-1890 Death's-head Hawkmoth Acherontia atropos Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Death Head Hawkmoth Caterpillar (Larva)
ASW-685 Death s-Head Hawk-MOTH - Larva Africa and Asia, migrates to Europe Acherontia atropos Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Symbolism of Deaths Head: From Art to Nature" Delve into the captivating world of deaths head, a symbol that transcends time and mediums. Tete de mort (litho), an intriguing lithograph, invites us to ponder its mysterious meaning. Curtis British Entomology Plate 147 showcases the enigmatic beauty of a Death's-head Hawk Moth, captivating our senses with its unique markings. The allure continues as we uncover an 18th-century masterpiece - the Apron of a Master adorned with painted leather depicting this haunting emblem. The Arm-badge of the Croix-de-Feu from the 1930s adds another layer to its significance, crafted meticulously from cloth and metal. Historical events intertwine with this symbol; The Magnanimous Minister chastising Prussian perfidy in April echoes through time via Morning Chronicle reports. Even Emperor Wilhelm II is not immune to its impact as seen in The German Emperor photograph captured by an unknown creator in 1919. Nature's canvas also embraces death's head; Duncan Usher's lens captures Acherontia atropos, a Death's-head Hawk Moth fluttering within a bee-hive. Giovanni Battista Piranesi immortalizes grotesque ruins featuring skeletal figures wearing deaths heads, adding an eerie charm to his artwork. John Mason brings forth nature's marvel once again through his lens capturing Acherontia atropos larva on privet shrubs. Its melanic form adds intrigue and diversity to this already fascinating creature. From caterpillars transforming into majestic moths to ancient ruins echoing tales untold, deaths head remains shrouded in mystery yet universally recognized across art forms and historical contexts. Let your imagination wander as you explore these captivating glimpses into the realm of death's head symbolism.