Prehistoric Art Collection

Prehistoire, art du Paleolithique superieur : un bison ou auroch, peinture parietale dans la grotte d Altamira (Espagne)
FIA5384849 Prehistoire, art du Paleolithique superieur : un bison ou auroch, peinture parietale dans la grotte d Altamira (Espagne), charbon et ocre rouge

Bronze Age Swords and rapiers from Torres de Oeste, Catoira, Spain, 8th century BC (metal)
AIS5355979 Bronze Age Swords and rapiers from Torres de Oeste, Catoira, Spain, 8th century BC (metal); Museo de Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain; (add.info.: Pontevedra, Pontevedra Museum); © Iberfoto.

Petroglyph dating from the Bronze Age, San Xurxo, Cotobade, Spain, 2000 BC (petroglyph)
AIS5355998 Petroglyph dating from the Bronze Age, San Xurxo, Cotobade, Spain, 2000 BC (petroglyph); © Iberfoto.

Fibula with representations of animals and an ornamental object (7th c. BC)
CUL4934238 Fibula with representations of animals and an ornamental object (7th c. BC); (add.info.: Hallstatt Culture. Iron Age. Decorative Arts. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia); AIC.

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): a priest next to the Dolmen of the Grotte aux Fees (Dolmen de Mettray)
LUX4750203 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): a priest next to the Dolmen of the Grotte aux Fees (Dolmen de Mettray) to Saint Antoine du Rocher (Saint-Antoine-du-Rocher), 1880; (add.info.: France)

Cup - Cup. 1800 -1200 BC. Argaric culture (bronze)
CUL4934278 Cup - Cup. 1800 -1200 BC. Argaric culture (bronze); (add.info.: Bronze Age. Decorative Arts. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. ALICANTE. Callosa del Segura); AIC.

Vessel from 2nd v. BC. Iron Age. Ceramics. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia
CUL4852576 Vessel from 2nd v. BC. Iron Age. Ceramics. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA

Vase with goats, from Hissar, Iran, 3500 BC (ceramic)
AIS5370481 Vase with goats, from Hissar, Iran, 3500 BC (ceramic); Muze-Ie Iran-E Bastan (Archaeological Museum), Tehran, Iran; © Iberfoto.

Bronze age Petroglyphs of Castrino de Conxo, Santiago de Compostela, Spain, c. 2000 BC (petroglyph)
AIS5356027 Bronze age Petroglyphs of Castrino de Conxo, Santiago de Compostela, Spain, c. 2000 BC (petroglyph); La Coruna Province, Galicia

Iron age Vase of the Hallstatt Culture, 9th-5th century BC (ceramic)
AIS5364373 Iron age Vase of the Hallstatt Culture, 9th-5th century BC (ceramic); Museo Diocesano de Solsona, Lleida, Spain; © Iberfoto.

Bull's head, 5th-3rd century BC (bronze sculpture)
AIS5344807 Bull's head, 5th-3rd century BC (bronze sculpture); Museo Arqueologico Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Bronze age. Talaiotic culture. Bull's head. Bronze sculpture)

Venus of Sireuil, 35000-8000 BC (sculpture)
8822165 Venus of Sireuil, 35000-8000 BC (sculpture) by Prehistoric; Musee d'Archeologie nationale, Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Neolithic art: polished basalt axes, Catalan Neolithic art (2500-1800 BC)
AIS5387615 Neolithic art: polished basalt axes, Catalan Neolithic art (2500-1800 BC).; Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; © Iberfoto.

Axes. Middle Paleolithic. Photography. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. SPAIN
CUL4868532 Axes. Middle Paleolithic. Photography. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Hoyo de Manzanares; (add.info.: Axes)

Neolithic art: Bell-shaped vase. 2200 BC
CUL4934360 Neolithic art: Bell-shaped vase. 2200 BC; (add.info.: Ceramics. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. TARRAGONA. Benifallet); AIC.

Bronze Age: bronze axes (photo)
AIS5351212 Bronze Age: bronze axes (photo); Episcopal Museum of Vic, Barcelona, Spain; © Iberfoto.

Column Idol. ca. 5000 BC. Neolithic art. Sculpture on ivory. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid
CUL4867817 Column Idol. ca. 5000 BC. Neolithic art. Sculpture on ivory. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Museum of Archaeology. SPAIN. EXTREMADURA; (add.info.: Column Idol. ca)

Representation of a chariot pulled by an ox. Cave painting, around 1500 BC, Tadrart Acacus cave (Libya)
AIS5378773 Representation of a chariot pulled by an ox. Cave painting, around 1500 BC, Tadrart Acacus cave (Libya); © Iberfoto.

Phallique Dance
AIS5341363 Phallique Dance; Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: painting of the Mesolithic from the cave El Cogul, Cova dels Moros.); © Iberfoto.

Reproduction of a rock engraving discovered on the island of Rodoy in northern Norway
PCT4292958 Reproduction of a rock engraving discovered on the island of Rodoy in northern Norway and called "Rodoya skier" (engraving); (add.info)

Bison turning the head. 15th-10th mil. BC (ivory)
CUL4934699 Bison turning the head. 15th-10th mil. BC (ivory); (add.info.: Copy after an original found in the Madeleine Cave, Dordogne. Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian. Sculpture on ivory)

Venus figurine of Kostenki, ca 25.000 BC. Creator: Prehistoric art
Venus figurine of Kostenki, ca 25.000 BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Bison Painting in Altamira caves, Upper Paleolithic museum, Santander, Cantabria, Spain (photo)
3585171 Bison Painting in Altamira caves, Upper Paleolithic museum, Santander, Cantabria, Spain (photo) by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Bison Painting in Altamira caves, Upper Paleolithic museum)

The Venus of Willendorf, 30000-25000 BC (limestone coloured with red ochre)
XAM54144 The Venus of Willendorf, 30000-25000 BC (limestone coloured with red ochre) by Prehistoric; H:11cm cm; Naturhistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Female figurine)

Cave painting of bison, Caves of Lascaux, Dordogne, c.17000 BC (mural)
BAL75488 Cave painting of bison, Caves of Lascaux, Dordogne, c.17000 BC (mural) by Prehistoric; (add.info.: prehistoric mural)

The Venus of Willendorf, 30000-25000 BC (limestone coloured with red ochre)
XAM54146 The Venus of Willendorf, 30000-25000 BC (limestone coloured with red ochre) by Prehistoric; H:11cm cm; Naturhistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Female figurine)

Neolithic mat, sandals, and basket, from La Cueva de Los Murcielagos (Cave of Bats
AIS5337969 Neolithic mat, sandals, and basket, from La Cueva de Los Murcielagos (Cave of Bats) (photo) by Prehistoric; Museo Arqueologico Nacional, Madrid

Mesolithic Rock Art: Deer and Goats (8000-7000 BC), Spain, Bicorp
AIS5375503 Mesolithic Rock Art: Deer and Goats (8000-7000 BC), Spain, Bicorp, La Arana Cave (painting) by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Mesolithic Rock Art: Deer and Goats (8000-7000 BC). Spain, Bicorp

Buffens cave pottery, 700 -1100 BC (ceramics)
7415608 Buffens cave pottery, 700 -1100 BC (ceramics) by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Late Bronze Age pottery (700 -- 1100 BC): prehistoric crafts, flat urns and pot found in the Buffens cave

Phalic dance of type stylized-naturalistic, Mesolithic art (mural painting)
CUL4855678 Phalic dance of type stylized-naturalistic, Mesolithic art (mural painting) by Prehistoric; Archaeological Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: ILEIDA, El Cogul)

Cave painting, Salmon-Challis National Forest (photo)
7349162 Cave painting, Salmon-Challis National Forest (photo) by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Idaho)

Ggantija phallic stone. Bronze Age
CUL4927584 Ggantija phallic stone. Bronze Age by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Ggantija phallic stone. Bronze Age. Sculpture on rock. EUROPE. MALTA. Gozo Island. Victoria)

Stone tip, Mesolithic art
CUL4936940 Stone tip, Mesolithic art by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. SPAIN. ASTURIAS. Quintana. Posada. La Riera Cave); AIC

Prehistory: Flint bifaces of the Acheulean period (Paleolithic)
AIS5383397 Prehistory: Flint bifaces of the Acheulean period (Paleolithic). by Paleolithic; Madrid, Spain; © Iberfoto

Prehistoric flint hand axe
UIG5430352 Prehistoric flint hand axe by Prehistoric; Natural History Museum, London, UK; Dorling Kindersley/UIG

Chopper on pebble. Lower Paleolithic
CUL4937053 Chopper on pebble. Lower Paleolithic. by Paleolithic; (add.info.: Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. GERONA. Torroella de Montgri. Cau del Duc); AIC

5378582
AIS5378582 by Prehistoric; © Iberfoto

Prehistoric tool, Solutrean period (object)
7305467 Prehistoric tool, Solutrean period (object) by Prehistoric; Musee Archeologique, Narbonne, France; (add.info.: Prehistoric tool: large flint laurel leaf blade (about 20 cm), Solutrean period

Dolmen known as Les Palets-de-Gargant, Charnizay, Touraine
7301815 Dolmen known as Les Palets-de-Gargant, Charnizay, Touraine by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Dolmen called Les Palets-de-Gargantua in Charnizay in Indre-et-Loire The building was probably)

Dolmen known as Les Palets-de-Gargant, Charnizay, Touraine
7301842 Dolmen known as Les Palets-de-Gargant, Charnizay, Touraine by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Dolmen called Les Palets-de-Gargantua in Charnizay in Indre-et-Loire The building was probably)

Prehistory : a wounded man (Rock painting)
1747802 Prehistory : a wounded man (Rock painting) by Prehistoric; Grotte de Cougnac, Lot, France; (add.info.: Rock painting on the wall of Cougnac cave)

Two pebbles dotted with red, 10000-4000 BC (stone)
904924 Two pebbles dotted with red, 10000-4000 BC (stone) by Prehistoric; Musee des Antiquities Nationales, St-Germain-en-Laye, France

Portico (stone)
904690 Portico (stone) by Celtic, (3rd-2nd century BC); Musee de la Vieille Charite, Marseille, France

Bed ornament with a low ivory relief, representing a king threatening enemy. From the site of Ugarit, 14th century BC
LRI4640117 Bed ornament with a low ivory relief, representing a king threatening enemy. From the site of Ugarit, 14th century BC

Horses. Paintings Hall (Pech-Merle Cave), France, 2500-2000BC
IND113509 Horses. Paintings Hall (Pech-Merle Cave), France, 2500-2000BC by Prehistoric; Cueva de la Pileta, Benaojan, Spain; (add.info.: Paintings Hall (Pech-Merle Cave)

Large red cow with black head (length 2, 80m). Montignac. Lascaux cave
JEB4950665 Large red cow with black head (length 2, 80m). Montignac. Lascaux cave. by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Large red cow with black head (length 2, 80m). Montignac

Bulls room and small deer detail. Montignac. Lascaux cave
JEB4950688 Bulls room and small deer detail. Montignac. Lascaux cave. by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Bulls room and small deer detail. Montignac. Lascaux cave.); © Jean Bernard

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"Journey into the Past: Exploring the Fascinating World of Prehistoric Art" Step back in time to the era of our ancient ancestors, as we delve into the captivating realm of prehistoric art. From the Upper Paleolithic period to Mesolithic times, these artistic expressions offer a glimpse into humanity's earliest creative endeavors. Let us begin with a remarkable painting found in Altamira Cave, Spain. Dating back between 35, 000 and 11, 000 BC, this masterpiece depicts a majestic bison or auroch. Using charcoal and red ocher pigments, our ancestors skillfully captured their surroundings on cave walls. Moving forward in time, we encounter Buffens cave pottery from 700-1100 BC. These ceramics showcase intricate designs that reflect the craftsmanship of their creators. Each piece tells its own story through patterns and motifs passed down through generations. Intriguingly stylized yet naturalistic is the Mesolithic art form known as phallic dance. Through mural paintings depicting this ritualistic dance, our ancestors sought to connect with nature and express their beliefs in an enchanting manner. Venturing further into Mesolithic rock art from Spain's Bicorp region (8000-7000 BC), we discover mesmerizing depictions of deer and goats etched onto stone surfaces. These images provide insights into early human-animal relationships and perhaps served as spiritual symbols for hunting rituals. Cave paintings have always held an air of mystery; one such example can be found within Salmon-Challis National Forest where vibrant colors bring ancient scenes to life before our eyes. This photograph captures not only the beauty but also reminds us how far we've come since those early days. The Ggantija phallic stone takes us to Bronze Age Malta where fertility symbols were revered by communities seeking abundance and prosperity. This monumental artifact stands tall amidst archaeological wonders left behind by past civilizations.