Dead Body Collection (page 6)

God saves Jerusalem from the plague
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] God prevents further deaths in

walls of Jericho
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Farinata Degli Uberti
" Farinata Degli Uberti, a scene from Dantes Inferno. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

David
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Engraving by Gustave Dore

Gozanze Myo-o, Japan, 1680. Creator: Nakabayashi Gennai
Gozanze Myo-o, Japan, 1680

Telegram from Korea (Chosen denpo), 1894. Creator: Adachi Ginko
Telegram from Korea (Chosen denpo), 1894

Memorial Portrait of the Actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII, 1854. Creator: Utagawa School
Memorial Portrait of the Actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII, 1854

Tailpiece, 1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Tailpiece, 1893. Alternate title: The Burial of Salome. A Pierrot-like figure and a satyr lower the naked body of Salome into a coffin in the shape of a powder box

Antique illustration of Cleopatras death

The Suicide, c1780-1825. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Suicide, c1780-1825. This is one of the few drawings of Rowlandsons where humor is not dominant. However, the sincerity of the wife, who has collapsed

Le Vampire (The Vampyre) (Furnishing Fabric), France, c. 1820. Creator: Unknown
Le Vampire (The Vampyre) (Furnishing Fabric), France, c. 1820

Saint John on Patmos, Madonna and Child Enthroned, and Death of the Virgin; The Crucifixion. Death of the Virgin. Detail from a larger artwork

The Entombment, c. 1656. Creator: Guercino
The Entombment, c. 1656

Lamentation over the Body of Christ, c. 1500. Creator: Gerard David
Lamentation over the Body of Christ, c. 1500

Pieta, c. 1686. Creator: Filippo Parodi
Pieta, c. 1686

Mercury rescues the disguised Io after beheading Argus, c. 1690 / 95
Mercury rescues the disguised Io after beheading Argus, c. 1690/95

The Crucifixion, c. 1487. Creator: Carlo Crivelli
The Crucifixion, c. 1487

The Descent from the Cross, c. 1485. Creator: Bernardino Butinone
The Descent from the Cross, c. 1485

Deposition (after Antonio Canova), 1800. Creator: Bernardino Nocchi
Deposition (after Antonio Canova), 1800

Pieta, 1475 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
Pieta, 1475/1500. [Virgin Mary with the dead Christ]

The Battle of Zama, after 1567. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Zama, after 1567. [The Battle of Zama was fought in 202 BC near Zama, (in present-day Tunisia). The Carthaginians led by Hannibal were defeated by the Roman army under Publius Cornelius

Home of a Rebel Sharpshooter, Gettysburg, July 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Home of a Rebel Sharpshooter, Gettysburg, July 1863. Albumen print, pl. 41 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, vol. 1" (1866)

Slaughter Pen, Foot of Round Top, Gettysburg, July 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Slaughter Pen, Foot of Round Top, Gettysburg, July 1863. Aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg - bodies of soldiers at the foot of Little Round Top. Albumen print, pl

Trossells House, Battle-Field of Gettysburg, July 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Trossells House, Battle-Field of Gettysburg, July 1863. Bodies of slaughtered horses. Albumen print, pl. 42 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume I" (1866)

The Dead Christ supported by an angel, 1582. Creator: Giuseppe Scolari
The Dead Christ supported by an angel, 1582

The Taking of Alexandria, 1672-78. Creator: Gerard Audran
The Taking of Alexandria, 1672-78

Abdon and Sennen carrying the early Christian martyrs off for burial, 1650-60

Venus mourning Adonis, seated beneath a tree and embracing him, with Cupid at right, ca. 1786

The Descent from the Cross, 1550-1600. Creator: Giovanni Battista Cavalieri
The Descent from the Cross, 1550-1600

The Vision of Ezekiel; a group of corpses and skeletons emerging out of tombs, above them five winged putti holding a banderole, 1554

The Entombment, ca. 1622. Creator: Giovanni Temini
The Entombment, ca. 1622

Venus and Adonis, ca. 1570. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Venus and Adonis, ca. 1570

The vision of Ezekiel, with the dead rising and putting on their flesh, God the Father above in the sky, 1579

Ignorance and Mercury (an allegory of Virtue and Vice), Mercury kneeling at right... ca
Ignorance and Mercury (an allegory of Virtue and Vice), Mercury kneeling at right holding a staff and taking the hand of a man who emerges from a pile of naked bodies

Magician pointing out a burning head to two youths, from the Scherzi, ca. 1743-50

In the House of Mourning, from "American Art Review", vol. 1, no. 8, June 1880
In the House of Mourning, from " American Art Review", vol. 1, no. 8, June 1880

Arrest of an Ambulance Corps, 1881. Creator: George Barrie
Arrest of an Ambulance Corps, 1881

Sheet 14 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859. Creator: Juan Llorens
Sheet 14 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859

One Corpse, from the cycle Death and the Maiden (engraving)
AFC263573 One Corpse, from the cycle Death and the Maiden (engraving) by Bromse, August (1873-1925); Private Collection; Czech, out of copyright

The soul hovering over the body reluctantly parting with life, pl
XYC290777 The soul hovering over the body reluctantly parting with life, pl.7, illustration from the book The Grave, A Poem by William Blake (1757-1827) engraved by Luigi Schiavonetti (1765-1810)

The War at the Cape, Fingoes viewing the Dead Body of Sandilli, the Insurgent Gaika Chief (engraving)
1059842 The War at the Cape, Fingoes viewing the Dead Body of Sandilli, the Insurgent Gaika Chief (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War at the Cape)

Gardners Photographic Sketchbook of the War. 2 Vols. 1866 (sepia photo)
696150 Gardners Photographic Sketchbook of the War. 2 Vols. 1866 (sepia photo) by Gardner, Alexander (1821-82); Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Henry Earl of Richmonds (afterwards Henry VII) entrance into Shrewsbury over
955601 Henry Earl of Richmonds (afterwards Henry VII) entrance into Shrewsbury over the Mayors body, pub. 19th Century (steel engraving) by English School

The manner of burying Wm Wiseman in the fields, who died in prison
STC469263 The manner of burying Wm Wiseman in the fields, who died in prison, illustration from Foxes Martyrs c.1703 (litho) by English School

Pennycuick was killed: his gallant son, a mere lad, sprang forward
STC397078 Pennycuick was killed: his gallant son, a mere lad, sprang forward and bestrode his fathers body, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century by Archibald Forbes, G.A

The Maniac pronouncing the doom of London during the Great Plague
STC393241 The Maniac pronouncing the doom of London during the Great Plague, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Frost

"Julius Caesar, "at Her Majestys Theatre, Mark Antony by the Dead Body of Caesar (litho)
1615160 " Julius Caesar, " at Her Majestys Theatre, Mark Antony by the Dead Body of Caesar (litho) by Sauber, Robert (1868-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Julius Caesar)

The Dove Sent Forth from the Ark, engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930) c
OTB141768 The Dove Sent Forth from the Ark, engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930) c.1868 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Death: A Journey through Art and History" Step into a world where life meets its inevitable end, as we delve into the captivating realm of death. From ancient anatomical drawings to haunting depictions of burial rituals, this collection offers a glimpse into humanity's fascination with mortality. Intricate illustrations from "De humani corporis fabrica" transport us back to 1555, showcasing the intricate network of brain blood vessels that sustain our thoughts and emotions. Meanwhile, South American cannibals in the 16th century remind us of the macabre practices surrounding death in different cultures. The Charge of the Light Brigade immortalizes bravery on the battlefield but also serves as a reminder of lives lost in combat. Antonio d Este's poignant artwork "Deposition" captures grief-stricken figures mourning their deceased loved ones after 1800. Hendrik Goltzius' masterpiece "The Dragon Devouring the Companions of Cadmus" depicts an allegorical representation of death itself, reminding us that it spares no one. Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's painting shows Saint Thecla praying for those afflicted by plague—a testament to humanity's struggle against deadly diseases throughout history. Transport yourself to Germany with an eerily restored reproduction depicting an old Germanic burial adorned with jewelry—an homage to our ancestors' beliefs about life beyond death. Witness Victor Hugo's body displayed under Paris' iconic Arc de Triomphe—a moment frozen in time from France's literary past. Marvel at Naqsh-e Rostam’s Rock Tomb of Darius I—its grandeur reminds us that even great rulers succumb to mortality. Finally, a heart-wrenching scene unfolds as a mother mourns her deceased son at his deathbed—an emotional portrayal capturing universal grief experienced across time and place. Through these diverse glimpses into art and history, we confront our own mortality while appreciating the beauty and complexity of life.