Cheekbone Collection

Portrait of a Man, 1520. Creator: Antonio da Correggio
Portrait of a Man, 1520

Portrait of a Senator, 1580. Creator: Jacopo Tintoretto
Portrait of a Senator, 1580

Egyptian skulls
Egypt. Skulls. Initial Late Period. One of them is dated after 664 BC. 26th dynasty or Saite Period (672-525 BC). From cemetery near Tura. The other has uncertain date and unknown origin

Egyptian skull. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Portrait of a Man, Bust Length, Wearing a Black Hat (black, white & red chalk
659204 Portrait of a Man, Bust Length, Wearing a Black Hat (black, white & red chalk, on brown prepared paper) by Ostendorfer, Michael (1490-1559) (attr)

Camel cheekbone guarding grave 1900 Israel
Camels cheekbone, guarding grave 1900, Israel

Grotesque head, illustration by William Heath Robinson (The Works of Mr Francis Rabelais, 1921). Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C

Oro-antral communication, artwork
Oro-antral communication. Artwork of a human head showing a missing tooth that has developed into a passageway ( communication ) between the mouth (oral cavity) and the maxillary sinus (antrum, red)

Velvet skull, anatomical model
Velvet skull. Velvet-covered anatomical model of a human skull

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Delve into the intriguing world of cheekbones, an essential structural feature of the face that has captivated artists and archaeologists alike. From the chiseled jaws of Egyptian skulls to the portrait of a man with a black hat, drawn in black, white, and red chalk, the allure of this facial landmark is timeless. Discoveries like the camel skull guarding a grave in Israel from 1900 reveal the importance of this bone in protecting the face and the grave. The grotesque head illustration by William Heath Robinson showcases the unique and varied ways artists depict this feature. Oro-antral communication, a complex anatomical process, highlights the role of cheekbones in oral health. Explore further with an anatomical model of a velvet skull, revealing the intricate network of bones and muscles that make up the human face.