Skinning Collection

Skinning the Lamb, c1910. An American cartoon depicting three African American men playing cards. Two of the men are skinning or fleecing the third. The barman looks on with a knowing smile

Field butcher on firing line, North Sea Coast, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Field butcher on firing line, North Sea Coast, between 1914 and 1918. German? butchers cutting up a sheep on the front lines, North Sea Coast, during World War I.

Kitchenmaid, c16th century. Creator: Pieter Pietersz. the elder
Kitchenmaid, c16th century

Skinning a Tiger, from a sketch by one of our special artists in India, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Skinning a Tiger, from a sketch by one of our special artists in India, 1876. The future King Edward VII goes tiger hunting

Apollo Killing Marsyas, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Apollo Killing Marsyas, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 58

The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, 1624. Creator: Jusepe de Ribera
The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, 1624

The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, 1624. Creator: Jusepe de Ribera
The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, 1624

Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, n.d

Whaling ship in the Arctic, skinning apolar bear

Apollo Flaying Marsyas (oil on canvas)
3744700 Apollo Flaying Marsyas (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642) (after); 132x94 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Newstead Abbey); (add.info.: Depiction of the satyr Marsyas who)

Sketches of a Cruise to Alaska (engraving)
1622966 Sketches of a Cruise to Alaska (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of a Cruise to Alaska)

Apollo flaying Marsyas, c. 1627 (oil on canvas)
XIR439938 Apollo flaying Marsyas, c.1627 (oil on canvas) by Liss or Lis or von Lys, Johann (c.1595-1629); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: Apollo and Marsyas; )

Apollo flaying Marsyas, c. 1618 (oil on canvas)
AII79413 Apollo flaying Marsyas, c.1618 (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); Palazzo Pitti, Florence

The processes and apparatus of taxidermy (litho)
6013434 The processes and apparatus of taxidermy (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The processes and apparatus of taxidermy)

Fol. 74r The Butcher s: The Meat from Cows and Camels, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)
ALI142964 Fol.74r The Butcher s: The Meat from Cows and Camels, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum) by Italian School

Planning the Meal, 1863 (oil on panel)
827494 Planning the Meal, 1863 (oil on panel) by Hamme, Alexis van (1818-75); 73x56.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Planning the Meal. Alexis van Hamme (1818-1875). Oil on panel

Whale-fishing, after a woodcut in Cosmographie Universelle of Munster
STC214455 Whale-fishing, after a woodcut in Cosmographie Universelle of Munster, published 1552 (litho) (b/w photo) by German School

Sketches of a Trip to Norway, after Reindeer (engraving)
1614497 Sketches of a Trip to Norway, after Reindeer (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of a Trip to Norway, after Reindeer)

Rama, with Sita and Lakshmana in the forest, from the Ramayana, c
874018 Rama, with Sita and Lakshmana in the forest, from the Ramayana, c.1790 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 20.2 x13.7 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Apple cutting (engraving)
5197854 Apple cutting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apple cutting. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual, 1889/90.); © Look and Learn

Skinning beef, 1891 (b / w photo)
5042938 Skinning beef, 1891 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation.); American, out of copyright

Skinning the Moose (engraving)
2780961 Skinning the Moose (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skinning the Moose. Illustration for Chatterbox (1887).); © Look and Learn

Tanganyika, skinning a giraffe (b / w photo)
6025409 Tanganyika, skinning a giraffe (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tanganyika, skinning a giraffe)

Hercules and Achelous or Ercole e Acheloo, Book IX, illustration from Ovid
STC415888 Hercules and Achelous or Ercole e Acheloo, Book IX, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo

Sport in Cashmere (engraving)
1037778 Sport in Cashmere (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sport in Cashmere)

Bell QF-63G-1-BE Kingcobra Pinball 45-57295
(United States Air Force - )Bell QF-63G-1-BE Kingcobra Pinball 45-57295, on display at Lackland Air Force Base near San Antonio in Texas, in the USAF History and Traditions Museum collection

Apollo and Marsyas, c. 1540. Creator: Michelangelo Anselmi
Apollo and Marsyas, c. 1540

St. Bartholomew from the series Christ, Mary, and the Apostles, ca. 1590-ca. 1610

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Bangladesh, Dhaka, Gulshan, Animals slaughtered in the street for the Muslim Eid-ul-Azha festival

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Bangladesh, Dhaka, Gulshan, Animals slaughtered in the street for the Muslim Eid-ul-Azha festival

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Bangladesh, Dhaka, Gulshan, Animals slaughtered in the street for the Muslim Eid-ul-Azha festival

Festin a L Honneur du Soleil, le jour du grand Ramy, 1723. Creator: Bernard Picart
Festin a L Honneur du Soleil, le jour du grand Ramy, 1723. Feast in honour of the Sun, the day of the great Ramy. The Inti Raymi (Quechua for sun festival)

Leadenhall Market, London, 1809. Artist: Augustus Charles Pugin
View of skin-market in Leadenhall Market, London, 1809; showing men lifting hides onto carts. In foreground are skins with horns still attached

Leadenhall Market, London, 1825. Artist: Thomas Dale
View of skin-market in Leadenhall, London, 1825; showing men lifting hides onto cart. In foreground are skins with horns still attached

William Barents Arctic expedition, 1596-1597 (1598). Members of the crew killing and skinning bears outside the cabin in which the expedition wintered

How to skin a stag, 15th century, (1849). A 19th century version of an original 15th century illustration in a manuscript of Gaston Phoebus

Skinning a dead tiger, shoot of the Maharajah of Cooch Behar, India, c1900s(?). Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Skinning a dead tiger, shoot of the Maharajah of Cooch Behar, India, c1900s(?). Stereoscopic card

Detail of the west doorway of the Abbey-Church of St Foy, 8th century

A Butcher Shop, 1630s. Artist: Frans Snyders
A Butcher Shop, 1630s. Snyders, Frans (1579-1657). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Still life with a Swan, 1640s. Artist: Frans Snyders
Still life with a Swan, 1640s. Snyders, Frans (1579-1657). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Slaughtering Skinning Cattle Industry Killing
Slaughtering and skinning cattle in a Chicago stockyard, 19th century. From America Revisited: From The Bay of New York to The Gulf of Mexico, published 1886

Skinning Tiger Colonel William Willoughby Hooper
Skinning a Tiger; Colonel William Willoughby Hooper (British, 1837 - 1912); India; about 1870; Albumen silver print

Backcountry Skier Splitboarding In The Tordrillo Mountains, Southcentral Alaska

Backcountry Skier Skinning In The Iguana Backs Of The Chugach Range Above Valdez, Southcentral Alaska

Plate 58: Apollo Killing Marsyas (Marsyas victus ab Apolline excoriatur), from Ovids Metamorphoses, 1606

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"Unveiling the Art of Skinning: From Ancient Rituals to Arctic Expeditions" Step back in time and witness the ancient practice as we explore captivating artworks and historical accounts. In "Skinning the Lamb, c1910, " a glimpse into rural life reveals the meticulous process behind obtaining wool for clothing and warmth. Journeying further north, we encounter a whaling ship amidst icy waters, where brave sailors engage in an arduous task - skinning a polar bear - capturing both their skill and bravery. Delving into mythology, "The Flaying of Sisamnes" portrays an intense scene from 1498, depicting punishment through flaying on an oil panel. This chilling depiction is echoed in "The Flaying of Marsyas, " where Apollo's merciless act unfolds on wood panel and canvas alike. Venturing beyond land to sea, Andre de Thevet's woodcut illustration from 1575 showcases whale fishing techniques passed down through generations. Meanwhile, Baron Munchausen's whimsical tale takes us on a colorful adventure as he flogs a fox out of its skin with comedic flair. Explorations continue with John Hanning Speke's engraving from 1864 documenting his journey to discover the source of the Nile. Amongst magicians and officers stands King Kamrasis witnessing men skillfully skinning a cow – showcasing cultural diversity intertwined with this age-old practice. Finally, we return to Apollo as he once again features prominently in art history; this time depicted by various artists such as c. 1627’s oil-on-canvas masterpiece titled "Apollo Flaying Marsyas. " These works serve as timeless reminders that even gods are not exempt from engaging in this intricate craft. Through these diverse glimpses into history and mythology, we unravel the multifaceted nature - whether for survival or punishment - revealing humanity's complex relationship with animals throughout time.