Dead Body Collection (page 9)

Pieta, 1596. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Pieta, 1596

The Entombment, from The Passion of Christ, 1596. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
The Entombment, from The Passion of Christ, 1596

Caring for the Dead, illustration from Speculum Passionis, 1507, 1507

The Body of Christ Carried by Angels towards Heaven, 1516. Creator: Hans Baldung
The Body of Christ Carried by Angels towards Heaven, 1516

Christ on the Cross with the Virgin and Saints Longinus, Mary Magdalen and John, 1505

Lamentation for Christ, 1510. Creator: Hans Baldung
Lamentation for Christ, 1510

Plate 21 from the Tauromaquia : Dreadful events in the front rows of the ring at Madrid and death of the mayor of Torrejon, 1816

Plate 12 from the Tauromaquia : The crowd hamstrings the bull with lances, sickles, banderillas and other arms. 1816

Plate 12 from Los Caprichos : Out hunting for teeth (A caza de dientes. ), 1799
Plate 12 from Los Caprichos : Out hunting for teeth (A caza de dientes.), 1799

The Deposition of Christ, from The Large Passion. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Deposition of Christ, from The Large Passion.n.d

The Trinity (copy). n. d. Creator: Unknown
The Trinity (copy).n.d

The Deposition, from The Small Passion (copy). n. d. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
The Deposition, from The Small Passion (copy).n.d

The Deposition, from The Small Passion, ca. 1509. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Deposition, from The Small Passion, ca. 1509

The Lamentation, from The Small Passion, ca. 1509. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Lamentation, from The Small Passion, ca. 1509

The Descent from the Cross, from The Small Passion, ca. 1509. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Descent from the Cross, from The Small Passion, ca. 1509

Entombment. n. d. Creator: Unknown
Entombment.n.d

The Holy Trinity (reduced copy). n. d. Creator: Unknown
The Holy Trinity (reduced copy).n.d

The Entombment, from The Passion, 1512. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Entombment, from The Passion, 1512

The Lamentation, from The Passion, 1507. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Lamentation, from The Passion, 1507

Painting prize - "Finding the Body of Harold"- by Mr. J. C. Hook, 1845
Painting prize - " Finding the Body of Harold" - by Mr. J.C. Hook, 1845. Painting by James Clarke Hook, a student at the Royal Academy of Arts in London

Plate 10: Alexander Finding the Body of Darius, from The Deeds of Alexander the Great, , 1608

Plate 3: Claudius Civilis Arrested and his Brother Paulus Beheaded, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas), 1611

The Entombment, ca. 1780. Creator: Stefano Mulinari
The Entombment, ca. 1780

Resurrection of Lazarus, 1645. Creator: Salvatore Castiglione
Resurrection of Lazarus, 1645

Adam and Eve at left, as an elderly couple, mourning over the corpse of Abel who lies in front of them as Cain disappears in the distance at right, 1743-63

The Entombment, 1772-1824. Creator: Tommaso Piroli
The Entombment, 1772-1824

Plate 18: Sauls Suicide after His Defeat by the Philistines, from The Battl... ca
Plate 18: Sauls Suicide after His Defeat by the Philistines, from The Battles of the Old Testament, ca. 1590-ca. 1610

The Wreck of the "Atlantic"- Cast Up by the Sea (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XVII)
The Wreck of the " Atlantic" - Cast Up by the Sea (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XVII), August 26, 1873

The Lamentation, 1598-1632. Creator: Raphael Sadeler
The Lamentation, 1598-1632

The Entombment, 1589. Creator: Philippe Thomassin
The Entombment, 1589

Plate 1: Ferdinand as Mars, standing on a pedestal; from Guillielmus Becanus s
Plate 1: Ferdinand as Mars, standing on a pedestal; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi, Hispaniarum Infantis... 1636

Plate 10: The King of Hungary and Ferdinand on horseback; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi, Hispaniarum Infantis... 1636

The Dissecting Room, ca. 1838. Creator: T. C. Wilson
The Dissecting Room, ca. 1838

Pyramus and Thisbe, ca. 1509-10. Creator: Hans Schaufelein the Elder
Pyramus and Thisbe, ca. 1509-10

Le Suicide, 1846. Creator: Eugene Leroux
Le Suicide, 1846

The Lamentation, from The Life of Christ, ca. 1511-12. Creator
The Lamentation, from The Life of Christ, ca. 1511-12

The Entombment, from Speculum passionis domini nostri Ihesu Christi, 1507

The Triumphant Christ, ca. 1530-36. Creator: Daniel Hopfer
The Triumphant Christ, ca. 1530-36

The Imperial Troops Bringing Civilization to the Indians, from The Victories of Emperor Charles, plate 6, 1555

Sardanapale, from "Le Monde Illustre", May 16, 1874. Creator: Emile Thomas
Sardanapale, from " Le Monde Illustre", May 16, 1874. [After The Death of Sardanapalus by Delacroix]

Christ in the tomb, resting across the Virgins lap; after Perugino, ca. 1685-1727

Adam and Eve Lamenting the Death of Abel, 1564. Creator: Cornelis Cort
Adam and Eve Lamenting the Death of Abel, 1564

Saint Charles giving communion to the plague-stricken, 1725-75

The descent from the cross, 1565. Creator: Bartolommeo da Brescia
The descent from the cross, 1565

Perseus, mid 1570s. Creator: Attributed to Antonio Spano
Perseus, mid 1570s

Burning of a corpse, 1540-45. Creator: Antonio Fantuzzi
Burning of a corpse, 1540-45

Plate 12: Illustration to Canto XII, from Torquato Tassos Gerusalemme liberata... ca
Plate 12: Illustration to Canto XII, from Torquato Tassos Gerusalemme liberata III, ca. 1590-1630

Pieta, 1540-45. Creator: Antonio Fantuzzi
Pieta, 1540-45

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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.