Cranial Collection

Satire on Phrenology
Satire on the study of Phrenology - a Free Knowledgey - illustrating the worst elements of human behavious illustrated in different zones of the head (including Obscene Language, criminal activity)

Skull anatomy. Historical anatomical artwork of various views of the human skull. The frontal view (upper left) shows the teeth, nose and eye spaces

Illustration of the manuscript Studio on Saint
" Illustration of the manuscript " Studio on Saint "

Poster of a human skull (litho)
HMB306165 Poster of a human skull (litho) by German School; 126x106 cm; Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: Wandtafel, Mensch, Schaedel von vorn; ); eHumboldt Innovation

Poster of the side view of a human skull (litho)
HMB306164 Poster of the side view of a human skull (litho) by German School; 130x125 cm; Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: Wandtafel, Mensch)

Ms Lat. 7134 fol. 1 Trepanation, from Chirugie de Maitre Rolandi (vellum)
CHT179389 Ms Lat. 7134 fol.1 Trepanation, from Chirugie de Maitre Rolandi (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Cavities of the Brain, from Philosophia Naturalis by Albertus Magnus
884589 Cavities of the Brain, from Philosophia Naturalis by Albertus Magnus, published in Basel, 1506 (woodcut) by German School

Brain aneurysm, 3D scan
Brain aneurysm. 3D computed tomography (CT) angiogram coupled with a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the brain of a 38-year-old, showing a large aneurysm (bright)

Canine olfactory system, artwork C018 / 0295
Canine olfactory system. Artwork showing the complicated airways inside a dogs nose that allow olfaction (its sense of smell)

Brain meninges, historical anatomical artwork. This cranial (top) view of the brain (with front at the top) and its surrounding protective meninges, which have been partially dissected away

Human skull anatomy, diagram
Human skull anatomy. Diagram showing the structure and anatomy of a human skull, including the sutures (jagged lines), the joints between the fused skull bones

Illustration of cranial nerves of human brain

A box of live M2. 50 caliber machine gun ammunition
A box of live M2.50 caliber machine gun ammunition and a cranial lays on a CH-46E Sea Knight ready for an aerial gunner training exercise

Unhelpful Phrenological assessment of a Park Loafer. Phrenologist (to Park Loafer) - " Now, you re full o Nerves, you are

The Phrenologist. Phrenology, the assessment of a subjects mental faculties by study of the external conformation of the cranium

Thrombophlebitis in the brain, MRI scans
Thrombophlebitis in the brain. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) angiograms comparing the blood vessels (white) of the brain and neck in a healthy 43-year-old (left)

Thrombophlebitis in the brain, 3D CT scan
Thrombophlebitis in the brain. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) angiogram of the blood vessels (blue) in the brain of a 48-year-old with thrombophlebitis of the superior sagittal sinus

Anatomical orientation planes, artwork
Anatomical orientation planes. Computer artwork of a human body, showing the three different orientation planes (green) used as a reference in anatomy

Skull sutures, 3D CT scan C016 / 6403
Skull sutures. 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of the surface of a human skull, showing the sutures. Sutures are a type of rigid fibrous joint where the bones of the skull join

Bernhard von Gudden, German anatomist C018 / 7084
Bernhard von Gudden (1824-1886). 1885 engraving of the German microanatomist and psychiatrist Johann Bernhard Aloys von Gudden

Hominoid cranial fragment C016 / 5608
Hominoid (Sivapithecus meteai) cranial fragment. A lower fragment of the cranium showing the maxilla (upper jaw), incisors, canine, premolars and molars

Prehistoric human skull bones C016 / 5496
Prehistoric human skull bones. These fossil remains are from modern humans (Homo sapiens) and date from up to 12, 000 years ago

Pteropus poliocephalus, grey-headed flying fox
The cranial view of the skull of a grey-headed flying fox; a megabat measuring 7cm. The long snout helps it to smell out fruit. See also 40857

Orcaella brevirostris, Irrawaddy dolphin
Photograph of the dorsal view of the skull of an Irrawaddy dolphin

Piltdown 1 cranium
Five pieces that represent the Piltdown 1 cranium (not including jaw). Held at The Natural History Museum, London

Sivapithecus meteai cranial fragment
A lower fragment of the cranium of Sivapithecus meteai showing maxilla, incisors, canine, premolars and molars. This specimen dates back 9 million years and was discovered in Yassorien, Turkey

Modern Homo sapiens. A range of human remains (cranial and p
Cranium fragments belonging to Modern Homo sapiens dating back 12, 000 years ago discovered at Goughs Cave, Cheddar Gorge, Somerset

Male orangutan skull
Orangutan skull. Orangutans (sp. Pongo pygmaeus)comprise two tree- dwelling species of great ape with reddish-brown hair, the Borneo species (P. p. pygmaeus) and the Sumatran species (P. p. abelii)

Gorilla skull, X-ray
Gorilla skull. Coloured X-ray of a front view of the skull of a male gorilla (Gorilla gorilla). The gorilla is the largest living primate

Upper body skeleton. Computer artwork of a glass- effect human female body in side view showing the skeletal structure of the head and torso

Twelfth cranial nerve (hypoglossal nerve, cranial nerve XII). Historical anatomical artwork of a side view of a dissected human neck showing veins (blue), arteries (red), muscles (red)

Base of the brain, historical anatomical artwork. The front of the brain is at top. The origin of the 12 cranial nerves is shown

Paranthropus boisei skull
Skull of Paranthropus boisei, formerly called Zinjanthropus boisei then Australopithecus boisei. P. boisei was an early hominid, estimated to have lived 2.6-1.2 million years ago

Endocranial casts of Australopithecus. An endocranial cast is a cast of the inside of the skull, which can form naturally when sediments fill an empty skull

Skulls of Tuang child and a chimpanzee
Tuang child (Australopithecus africanus) and chimpanzee skulls. The Tuang child fossil (left) was discovered in 1924 in Tuang, South Africa. The child, an example of A

Australopithecus robustus skull
Skull of Australopithecus robustus, front view. A. robustus was a bipedal hominin (human-like primate) that lived in Africa between 2.6

Tuang child skull
Tuang child (Australopithecus africanus)skull. The Tuang child fossil was discovered in 1924 in Tuang, South Africa. The child, an example of A

Skulls of A. africanus and a chimpanzee
Skulls of Australopithecus africanus and a chimpanzee. A. africanus (right) was a bipedal ape living in Africa 3-2 million years ago

Human skull anatomy, artwork
Human skull anatomy. Artwork showing the structure and anatomy of a human skull, including the sutures (jagged lines), the joints between the fused skull bones

Head and neck anatomy, historical artwork. 19th Century hand coloured lithographic print showing the arteries (red) and muscle structure (brown) of the human neck and head

Homo floresiensis mandible. Mould made from fragments of the mandible (jaw bone) of Homo floresiensis. This newly discovered hominid species was found in 2003 in Liang Bua cave, Flores, Indonesia

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"Cranial Chronicles: Unveiling the Secrets of the Mind's Map" Step into the world exploration, where satire meets phrenology and skull anatomy reigns supreme. Delve into the intricate illustrations of Studio on Saint, as they unravel the mysteries hidden within our craniums. Witness the captivating engravings from "An Operation on the Head, 1577, " a monochromatic masterpiece that takes you back to a time when trepanation was considered cutting-edge medicine. Marvel at its b/w photo counterpart, capturing history frozen in time. Behold lithographic posters showcasing human skulls from different angles – front and side views – reminding us of our own mortality while highlighting their undeniable beauty. These lithos serve as a haunting reminder that beneath our skin lies an intricate network waiting to be explored. Turn your attention to Ms Lat. 7134 fol. 1 Trepanation, extracted from Chirugie de Maitre Rolandi (vellum), offering insight into ancient surgical practices that sought to alleviate cerebral ailments. Let this vellum manuscript transport you through time and space. Explore further with Albertus Magnus' Philosophia Naturalis, revealing cavities within the brain like never before seen. This philosophical journey will challenge your understanding of cognition and leave you pondering over its intricacies long after turning its pages. Marvel at modern medical advancements captured in stunning 3D scans depicting brain aneurysms and cerebral vasculitis - reminders that even today we are still unlocking secrets held within these delicate structures. Finally, gaze upon Opthalmic and maxillary nerves intertwined within the fifth cranial nerve; witness how interconnectedness extends beyond mere physicality into realms yet unexplored by science. Join us on this whimsical journey through cranial wonders - where art meets science, satire dances with phrenology, and knowledge awaits those brave enough to venture inside their own minds.