Mortem Collection

Anatomy / Sole of Foot
First and second stages of the dissection of the sole of the foot

Rembrandts Dissection
An anatomical demonstration

Art Nouveau design, Nemo Ante Mortem Beatus
Art Nouveau design with the Latin proverb: Nemo Ante Mortem Beatus (No-one can be called happy before death). Date: circa 1920s

PHOTO OF DEAD 3 YR OLD
Isa Jane Cumming, born on 15th July 1866 and who died on 1st July 1869, was photographed by her grieving parents in order that they might remember how she looked. Date: 1869

When doctors disagree - we shall see at the post mortem (engraving)
6030281 When doctors disagree - we shall see at the post mortem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: When doctors disagree - we shall see at the post mortem)

Anatomy, inner arm dissection post-mortem
Superficial view of the arm on the inner side, with the parts undisturbed. Date: 1867

VESALE DISSECTS CORPSE
Andre Vesale, an anatomist, born in Brussels, dissects a corpse. Date: circa 1530

Sergei Petrovich Botkin, Russian clinician, therapist and activist, one of the founders of modern Russian medical science and education

Anatomy / Base of Skull
Base of the skull and second views of the orbit

Anatomy / Hands / 1867
Superficial and deep views of the palm of the hand

Anatomy / Side of Neck
The anatomy of the side of the neck behind the sternomastoid muscle

Students Dissecting 1880
Young female students at the Faculty of Medicine in Paris dissect a body as part of their practical work

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"Exploring the Intricacies of Mortem: From Anatomy to Art Nouveau" Delve into the fascinating world of mortem, where anatomy and art intertwine. Step into Rembrandt's dissection room as he meticulously studies the sole of a foot, capturing its intricate details with his brush strokes. Intriguingly, even in the realm of Art Nouveau design, mortality finds its place. Nemo Ante Mortem Beatus - no one is truly happy before death. A thought-provoking phrase that reminds us to cherish every moment. A haunting photo captures our attention—a poignant reminder of life's fragility. In recognition at autopsy, doctors seek answers within this solemn image, unraveling mysteries hidden beneath fragile flesh. When doctors disagree on diagnoses, all uncertainties are laid bare at the post mortem examination—an engraving etched with truth-seeking intent. Anatomy takes center stage once again as inner arm dissections reveal secrets beyond mortal comprehension. Vesale's relentless pursuit for knowledge leads him to dissect corpses—his groundbreaking work shaping medical understanding for generations to come. Sergei Petrovich Botkin follows suit in unlocking anatomical wonders that lie beneath the base of skulls. The hands tell stories untold; their intricacy unraveled through meticulous study in 1867—anatomy revealing itself through delicate fingers and palms that have touched both life and death. Journey further down the path of exploration as we explore anatomy along the side of neck—the delicate structures that sustain us but also hold our vulnerability close. Mortem beckons us to peer into realms unknown—to embrace both beauty and darkness intertwined within our mortal existence, and is through these glimpses into mortality that we gain a deeper appreciation for life itself.