Funerary Monument Collection

Part of the transept of the basilica of Saint-Denis, in Paris. On the left
3570458 Part of the transept of the basilica of Saint-Denis, in Paris. On the left, one can glimpse the chapel with the tombs and kneeling statues of Francis I, king of France, and his wife Claudia

Tomb of Henry II and Catherine de Medici, the Cathedral of St. Denis
3561069 Tomb of Henry II and Catherine de Medici, the Cathedral of St. Denis by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Cathedral of St. Denis, France 1900-1910 ca)

Italians working abroad: the Sousa funerary monument, by V. Luisi in Lima, Peru
3569842 Italians working abroad: the Sousa funerary monument, by V. Luisi in Lima, Peru by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Lima, Peru 1930-1940 ca)

Monument to General Blaise by Martin Pierson, Cimetiere des Abasseaux, Saint-Mihiel; postcard
3561357 Monument to General Blaise by Martin Pierson, Cimetiere des Abasseaux, Saint-Mihiel; postcard; (add.info.: Saint-Mihiel, Cimetiere des Abasseaux)

The Basilica of San Francesco, Bologna Bologna Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1950 ca.. Date of Artwork:1263, XIX-XX sec

Pisa. Interior of the Camposanto Pisa Camposanto Cemetery Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1860 ca.. Date of Artwork:1277. Artist:Giovanni di Simone

The National Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II or (Mole del) Vittoriano, known as Altare della Patria Rome Commemorative Equestrian Monument Eclecticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Corridor with side chapels of the Cloister of the Dead, in the complex of the Church of Santa Maria Novella, Florence Florence Convent of Santa Maria Novella Cloister Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Monument to General Blaise by Martin Pierson, Cimetire des Abasseaux, Saint-Mihiel; postcard France Saint-Mihiel, Cimetire des Abasseaux Commemorative Equestrian Monument

War ossuary in Castagnevizza sul Carso Italy Carso, Castagnevizza. Date of Photograph:1918-1930

Facade of the Pantheon in Paris France Paris Mausoleum, Temple Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1870-1890 ca

Tomb of Unknown Soldiers in ten of the Cemetery of Heroes, the architect Guido Cirilli Aquileia Aquileia Cemetery of Heroes. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Detail of the Ramesseum in the theban necropolises in Egypt Egypt Thebe Temple Nineteenth Dynasty, New Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca

General view of the Ramesseum, the monumental funerary temple of the pharaoh Ramses II erected in the theban necroplises Egypt Temple Nineteenth Dynasty, New Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa

Interior of the Memorial Chapel, greek cross in plan, in the Monumental Cemetery of Milan. Numerous tombstones with the names of illustrious citizens of Milan are walled on the walls

Monument to the Cavi-Bussi family, by E. Butti, in the Monumental Cemetery of Milan Milan. Date of Photograph:1875-1895 ca

Female figure on a tomb Milan. Date of Photograph:1870-1890 ca

The cemetery in Dublin. In the foreground on the left, an imposing cedar. At the center a straight avenue leads to the large O'Connell Monument, at the back

Egyptians in traditional dress pause among the remains of the granite temple in Giza in Egypt. On the right, the Sphinx. In the background the Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) Egypt El Giza

Cemetery in Genoa, the lower gallery Genoa Lower gallery of the cemetery. Date of Photograph:1875-1895 ca

The Scaliger Tombs, Small square of the Arches, Verona Verona Ark, Funerary Monument Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

An egyptian papyrus, in the British Museum in London Papyrus Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:-3000 a.C./ 30 d.C

The ossuary of San Martino on the anniversary of those fallen in the battle of June 24th 1859 Desenzano del Garda. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

The shrine of Gandhi, site where Mahatma's body was cremated after having been assassinated on the evening of 30 January 1948, New Delhi India New Delhi, shrine of Gandhi. Date of Photograph:1965

Mahatma Gandhi's Shrine in New Delhi, the place where the body of the Mahatma was cremated after being killed in pistol shots on the evening of January 30, 1948 India New Delhi

Castle of St. Angelo Rome Castle, Mausoleum Hadrianic Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1975. Date of Artwork:123-139

Group portrait, Piazzaletto delle Arche, Verona Verona Piazzaletto delle Arche Ark, Funerary Monument Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Piazzaletto delle Arche, Verona Verona Piazzaletto delle Arche Ark, Funerary Monument Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920 ca.. Date of Artwork:1345

Tomb of Mastino II, Piazzaletto delle Arche, Verona Verona Ark, Funerary Monument Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:1345

The tomb of Absalom and Siloan. Etching by Bernatz et alii Engraving Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Part of the transept of the basilica of Saint-Dnis, in Paris. On the left, one can glimpse the chapel with the tombs and kneeling statues of Francis I, king of France, and his wife Claudia

Funerary monument to the Indian Prince at the Cascine, Florence; covered by a dome and surrounded by a gate. Florence Cascine Commemorative Equestrian Monument Eclecticism, Nineteenth century

The Monumental Cemetry of the Basilica of San Lorenzo fuori le Mura, in Rome, carried out according to the design of Giuseppe Valadier

Cemetery of Pisa: Partial view of the interior, with the ancient chains of Pisa's harbour hanging on the wall. Pisa Cemetary. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Monument of Erba di Savoldi e Borsani in the Monumental Cemetery of Milan. Milan Monumental Cemetery Monumental Tomb. Date of Photograph:1875-1910 ca.. Date of Artwork:1898-1910 ca

The Ghezzi-Comoni family chapel in the Monumental Cemetery of Milan Milan Monumental Cemetery Chapel Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Sepulchral shrine of the Fossati Family in the Monumental Cemetery of Milan. The work is by the architect Ernesto Quadri. Milan Monumental Cemetery Shrine, Tabernacle Revival styles

Sepulchral shrine of the Alberti Family in the Monumental Cemetery of Milan. The work is by the architect G. Ciapessoni. Milan Monumental Cemetery Shrine, Tabernacle Revival styles

Galimberti Monument by the engineer A.Manfredini at the Monumental Cemetery in Milan. Milan Monumental Cemetery Funerary Monument Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century

Detail of the Tomb of Mastino II; work located inside the Piazzaletto della Arche in Verona. Verona Ark, Funerary Monument Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Ark of Mastino II della Scala; work located inside the Piazzaletto della Arche in Verona. Verona Ark, Funerary Monument Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Open gallery of the courtyard, Sforza Castle in Milan. The equestrian monument to Bernab Visconti can be seen in the center Milan Archaeological Museum, courtyard Arcade Renaissance

Partial view of the Monumental Cemetery in Milan. Milan Monumental Cemetery. Date of Photograph:1885-1910 ca

Sepulchral shrine of the Frova Family in the Monumental Cemetery of Milan. The work is by the architect Luca Beltrami. Milan Monumental Cemetery Shrine, Tabernacle Revival styles, Nineteenth century

View of the Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno and of the monumental Chapel of the Suffrages. Genoa Genoa Staglieno, monumental cemetery Cemetery Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century

Commemorative statue in the Verano cemetery in Rome Rome Verano cemetery. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

The Comelli Family Chapel at the Monumental Cemetery in Milan. Milan Monumental Cemetery Chapel Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Department V of the Monumental Cemetery with the sepulchral shrine of the Frova Family. Milan. Milan Monumental Cemetary Shrine, Tabernacle Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

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"Preserving History: Exploring the Magnificent Funerary Monuments of Westminster Abbey and Beyond" Step into the timeless beauty of Westminster Abbey, where history comes alive through its stunning funerary monuments. In this captivating black and white photo collection, we are transported to a world filled with reverence and awe. The first glimpse takes us to St. Nicholas Chapel, where the Tomb of Sir George Villiers and his wife Mary, Countess of Buckingham stands as a testament to their legacy. The intricate details carved into the stone tell stories of love, power, and devotion that have stood the test of time. As we venture further inside Westminster Abbey's hallowed halls, an inner doorway beckons us with its grandeur. It serves as a gateway between past and present, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in centuries-old history. Moving on from London's iconic abbey, our journey leads us to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. Here lies the magnificent Monument to the 1st Duke of Marlborough within its chapel walls—a tribute fit for a nobleman who shaped both military strategy and architectural splendor. Returning once again to Westminster Abbey's sacred space, we encounter tombs that silently bear witness to countless lives lived before ours. Each tomb carries its own story—tales woven together by threads connecting generations across time. Among these remarkable monuments is one dedicated to James Watt in St Paul's Chapel—an homage paid not only for his contributions as an inventor but also for his impact on society at large. Another striking monument commands attention—the memorial honoring George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham. Its presence speaks volumes about this influential figure whose life left an indelible mark on British history. Throughout our exploration within Westminster Abbey’s interior walls lie statues paying tribute to eminent figures buried there—a visual reminder that greatness endures beyond mortality itself. Finally venturing outside London’s borders brings us face-to-face with Christopher Columbus' tomb, carved meticulously from wood within a majestic cathedral.