Deathbed Collection
"The Final Gaze: Reflections on Deathbed Moments in History" The wax model of the Duke of Wellington gazing at Napoleon, c
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"The Final Gaze: Reflections on Deathbed Moments in History" The wax model of the Duke of Wellington gazing at Napoleon, c. 1840 (wax & mixed media): A silent confrontation between two legendary figures as they meet their mortality. DEATH OF LINCOLN, 1865. Death bed of Lincoln. Lithograph, 1865: Witnessing the somber scene where a nation's leader takes his last breath, forever etched in history. Death of Baldwin I (1171-1205) the Latin King of Jerusalem, illustration from Bibliotheque: Unveiling the final moments of a medieval king whose reign shaped an era and left an indelible mark on Jerusalem. The Death of Saint Clare, c. 1400/1410 by Master of Heiligenkreuz: Exploring the serene departure of a saintly figure who embraced death with grace and devotion. Indignities shown to the corpse of William the Conqueror: Delving into the macabre aftermath as even great conquerors face posthumous indignities that challenge their once-mighty image. Death of General Manuel Gonzalez, Mexico: Examining how a military hero meets his end and leaves behind a legacy intertwined with political turmoil and national identity. Death of Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552) in Shangchuan: Discovering the poignant farewell to one of Christianity's most influential missionaries as he breathes his last amidst unfamiliar shores. King Edward VII on his deathbed: Reflecting upon regal vulnerability as royalty succumbs to mortality while leaving behind questions about succession and continuity. Pope Leo X in Raphael's deathbed: Immersing ourselves in artistry capturing both spiritual significance and human frailty through Pope Leo X's final hours immortalized by Raphael's brushstrokes. Death of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506).