Neanderthals Collection

Skull of Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis). Krapina. Croatia. Natural History Museum. London. United Kingdom

Two Mothers. Artist: Faivre, Leon Maxime (1856-1941)
Two Mothers. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

The Stone Age. A Feast, 1883. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
The Stone Age. A Feast, 1883. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Hunting, 1871 (w / c on paper)
741660 Hunting, 1871 (w/c on paper) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Prehistoric Camp, 1871 (w / c on paper)
741659 Prehistoric Camp, 1871 (w/c on paper) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; English, out of copyright

Hunting a Bison, 1871 (w / c on paper)
741648 Hunting a Bison, 1871 (w/c on paper) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; English, out of copyright

Prehistoric scene, 1871 (w / c on paper)
741655 Prehistoric scene, 1871 (w/c on paper) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; English, out of copyright

Hunting, 1871 (w / c on paper)
741654 Hunting, 1871 (w/c on paper) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; English, out of copyright

Woolly Mammoth, 1871 (w / c on paper)
741652 Woolly Mammoth, 1871 (w/c on paper) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; English, out of copyright

Prehistoric Scene, 1871 (w / c on paper)
741661 Prehistoric Scene, 1871 (w/c on paper) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; English, out of copyright

Skin-clothed artists decorating their caves, illustration from
616804 Skin-clothed artists decorating their caves, illustration from The Story of the British People, c.1950 (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; English

The Flight Before the Mammoth, 1885. Found in the Collection of Muse e de l Homme, Paris

Caveman Playing the Flute. Artist: Kuznetsov, Konstantin Pavlovich (1863-1936)
Caveman Playing the Flute. From a private collection

Neanderthal woman, artwork. The bones of of her right hip joint are shown here. Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) inhabited Europe and western Asia between 230, 000 and 29, 000 years ago

Neanderthals hunting Irish elk, artwork. Group of Neanderthal hunters attacking a male Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus). The Irish elk was one of the largest deer that ever lived

Prehistoric hominin females, artwork. From left to right: Flores Man (Homo floresiensis), Cro-Magnon (European Early Modern Humans or EEMH, Homo sapiens sapiens)

Neanderthal couple, artwork C016 / 5791
Neanderthal couple, artwork. Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) inhabited Europe and western Asia between 230, 000 and 29, 000 years ago

Neanderthals, artwork
Neanderthals. Computer artwork of a Homo neanderthalensis man and woman standing in a prehistoric landscape. Like modern humans (Homo sapiens), Neanderthals are members of the Homo genus

Hand axes of quartzite. Petite Lande, France. Mousterian Culture. 100000-40000 BC. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Hand axes of flint. Aisne Valley, France. Mousterian Culture. 100000-40000 BC. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Neanderthal couple hunting, artwork
Neanderthal couple hunting. Artwork of a stone knife being used by a Neanderthal woman to cut open and skin a seal that has been killed with the spear held by the man at left

Neanderthal child, artwork. Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) inhabited Europe and western Asia between 230, 000 and 29, 000 years ago

Cavemen hunting mammoth, historic artwork C018 / 7096
Cavemen hunting mammoth. 1883 engraving of a woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) trapped in a pit by cavemen

Mousterian stone tool C015 / 6436
Mousterian stone tool. Prehistoric stone tool being held in a hand. This stone tool is from the Mousterian stone tool industry, or Mode III. The name comes from the site of Le Moustier in France

Neanderthal man, artwork C016 / 5789
Neanderthal man, artwork. Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) inhabited Europe and western Asia between 230, 000 and 29, 000 years ago

Neanderthal woman, artwork C016 / 5790
Neanderthal woman, artwork. Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) inhabited Europe and western Asia between 230, 000 and 29, 000 years ago

Neanderthals hunting mammoth, artwork C013 / 9579
Neanderthals hunting mammoth. Artwork of neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) humans hunting woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). Like modern humans, Neanderthals are members of the Homo genus

Gorham Cave, Gibraltar. This cave was the site of major archaeological excavations between 1995 and 2002. The findings were compared with those from nearby caves

Neanderthals with modern humans. Artwork showing interactions between Neanderthals and early modern humans (Homo sapiens sapiens)

Neanderthal with shell ornament, artwork. Like modern humans, Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) are members of the Homo genus

Neanderthals in summer, artwork. Like modern humans, Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) are members of the Homo genus. They inhabited Europe and western Asia between 230, 000 and 29, 000 years ago

Neanderthals cooking vegetables, artwork. Like modern humans, Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) are members of the Homo genus

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Neanderthals, also known as Homo neanderthalensis, were an ancient species of humans that lived during the Stone Age. Their existence is depicted through various artworks and illustrations from the 19th century. One such artwork is a skull of a Neanderthal, which provides valuable insights into their physical features and characteristics. This fossilized remains serve as a window into our evolutionary past and helps scientists understand the similarities and differences between Neanderthals and modern humans. The paintings by Viktor Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov showcase scenes from the prehistoric era. In "A Feast, " we get a glimpse of how Neanderthals gathered together to share food in their community. The vibrant colors bring life to this ancient scene, depicting their social interactions and cooperation. "Hunting" captures the adventurous spirit of these early humans as they pursued bison or woolly mammoths for survival. These illustrations highlight their resourcefulness in using tools like spears or stone weapons to secure food for themselves and their families. In "Prehistoric Camp, " we witness Neanderthal settlements where they built shelters made from natural materials like animal skins or branches. These camps served as safe havens where they could rest after long days of hunting or gathering resources. Another fascinating illustration shows artists decorating caves with intricate designs while clad in skin-clothes. This suggests that Neanderthals possessed artistic abilities, expressing themselves through cave paintings or other forms of creative expression. Leon Maxime Faivre's painting titled "Two Mothers" portrays two Neanderthal women caring for their children, emphasizing the importance of family bonds within this ancient society. It reminds us that despite living thousands of years ago, these individuals had similar emotions and nurturing instincts just like modern humans do today.