Skulls Collection (page 2)

Norma Lateralis (colour litho)
8667626 Norma Lateralis (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norma Lateralis)

Skull of an early homo sapiens
3507255 Skull of an early homo sapiens; (add.info.: Skull of an early homo sapiens found in Eastern Europe.); Universal History Archive

Medicine. The french surgeon Ambroise Pare. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements
3434268 Medicine. The french surgeon Ambroise Pare. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements, France, c.1900; (add.info.: Medecine. Coll. Part. Medicine)

Vanity, candlelight master, first half of the 17th century (oil on canvas)
7063017 Vanity, candlelight master, first half of the 17th century (oil on canvas); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Vanity, candlelight master)

The Expedition of the Coffins, or Boney's invincible armada, half above the waves
MMM5478588 The Expedition of the Coffins, or Boney's invincible armada, half above the waves; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The Expedition of the Coffins)

Piscis Dicephalos : Piscis Dicephalos, two headed fish. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi
UIG5327152 Piscis Dicephalos : Piscis Dicephalos, two headed fish. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

Capra Humana Facie : Capra Humana Facie. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna)
UIG5327147 Capra Humana Facie : Capra Humana Facie. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605). He is considered the founder of modern Natural History

Puer capite elephantino : Puer capite elephantino, boy with an elephant's head, elephant man
UIG5327138 Puer capite elephantino : Puer capite elephantino, boy with an elephant's head, elephant man. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

Two heads on one body, 1642 (engraving)
UIG5327120 Two heads on one body, 1642 (engraving); (add.info.: Monstrum hermaphroditicum from the 1642 book "Monstrorum Historia" by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna)

Infans biceps obscaeno membro : Infans biceps obscaeno membro, 407, two heads on one body, siamese twins
UIG5327115 Infans biceps obscaeno membro : Infans biceps obscaeno membro, 407, two heads on one body, siamese twins. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

Gryphis Tertia (Griffin) : The griffin, griffon, or gryphon is a legendary creature with the body, tail
UIG5327074 Gryphis Tertia (Griffin) : The griffin, griffon, or gryphon is a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion; the head and wings of an eagle;

Painting. Anonymous. Portrait of prieure Charlotte Carton. Oil on canvas. 17th century
6262019 Painting. Anonymous. Portrait of prieure Charlotte Carton. Oil on canvas. 17th century.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut

Painting. Anonymous. Portrait of a master-director (un maitre directeur, with a book, and a crane. Oil on canvas)
6262017 Painting. Anonymous. Portrait of a master-director (un maitre directeur, with a book, and a crane. Oil on canvas. 17th century)

A young gentleman studying different subjects, 1850 (engraving)
3330933 A young gentleman studying different subjects, 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young gentleman studying different subjects)

Neanderthal skull
3499733 Neanderthal skull; (add.info.: Prehistory. Paleolithic. Mousterian. Neanderthal skull (Homo Sapiens Neanderthalensis). Middle Paleolithic (90000 BC-35000 BC). Museum of Natural History

The Hoary Head Rousette, 1837 (paper)
7340807 The Hoary Head Rousette, 1837 (paper) by Potentien, Hyacinthe Yves Philippe (de Bougainville) (1781-1846); National Maritime Museum, London

Annihilation of the Greek Army, 811 (litho)
8661422 Annihilation of the Greek Army, 811 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Annihilation of the Greek Army, 811)

Head Hunters of the Solomon Islands (b/w photo)
8641457 Head Hunters of the Solomon Islands (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Head Hunters of the Solomon Islands)

Physiognomy (litho)
8641364 Physiognomy (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Physiognomy. Illustration for Heads and Faces)

Submission, Authority (litho)
8641363 Submission, Authority (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Submission, Authority)

Shakespearian Characters, one of two illustrations (litho)
8641359 Shakespearian Characters, one of two illustrations (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespearian Characters, one of two illustrations)

Love of science (coloured engraving)
8655696 Love of science (coloured engraving) by Robert-Fleury, Joseph Nicolas (1797-1890) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love of science)

Shell, Shirt, Shoot, Shore, Sieve, Skate, Skull, Slate, Slate, Sleep, Sloop, Sloth (engraving)
8651538 Shell, Shirt, Shoot, Shore, Sieve, Skate, Skull, Slate, Slate, Sleep, Sloop, Sloth (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shell, Shirt, Shoot)

Scenes of Witchcraft: Day, c. 1645-49 (oil on canvas)
XOS5879300 Scenes of Witchcraft: Day, c. 1645-49 (oil on canvas) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Burgee of Pirate Yacht Club, Bridlington, c.1898 (wool, linen, machine sewn, printed)
7295737 Burgee of Pirate Yacht Club, Bridlington, c.1898 (wool, linen, machine sewn, printed) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 38.1x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Vitulomonachus sorbini : Vitulomonachus sorbini, 371, being with a calf's body
UIG5327101 Vitulomonachus sorbini : Vitulomonachus sorbini, 371, being with a calf's body and deformed human head walking on its hind legs. Renaissance woodcut of a monster

Vitulus biceps quator oculis : Vitulus biceps quator oculis, calf with one body and two heads with eyes on its chest
UIG5327136 Vitulus biceps quator oculis : Vitulus biceps quator oculis, calf with one body and two heads with eyes on its chest

Serpent Dicephalos : Serpent Dicephalos, two headed snake. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi
UIG5327135 Serpent Dicephalos : Serpent Dicephalos, two headed snake. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

Pullus Dicephalos & Dirrhynchos : Pullus Dicephalos & Dirrhynchos. Chicken with two heads or deformity
UIG5327133 Pullus Dicephalos & Dirrhynchos : Pullus Dicephalos & Dirrhynchos. Chicken with two heads or deformity. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

Capitis Vitulini Geminati Duplex Effigies
UIG5327131 Capitis Vitulini Geminati Duplex Effigies; (add.info.: Capitis Vitulini Geminati Duplex Effigies : Capitis Vitulini Geminati Duplex Effigies)

Monstrosus Marinus Daemoniforme : Renaissance woodcut of a sea demon. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse
UIG5327097 Monstrosus Marinus Daemoniforme : Renaissance woodcut of a sea demon. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

Renaissance woodcut of a squirrel monster
UIG5327094 Renaissance woodcut of a squirrel monster; (add.info.: Su : Renaissance woodcut of a squirrel monster. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

Monstrum capite asinino : Monstrum capite asinino; a scaled female monster with the head of an ass
UIG5327092 Monstrum capite asinino : Monstrum capite asinino; a scaled female monster with the head of an ass. Renaissance woodcut of a monster

Aries Biceps Heiroglyphica : Renaissance woodcut Aries biceps, 347, two-headed ram
UIG5327077 Aries Biceps Heiroglyphica : Renaissance woodcut Aries biceps, 347, two-headed ram. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

Animal Africanum Deforme : Renaissance Woodcut monsters. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi
UIG5327058 Animal Africanum Deforme : Renaissance Woodcut monsters. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

Infans capite canino : Infans capite canino, dog headed boy or man. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse
UIG5327142 Infans capite canino : Infans capite canino, dog headed boy or man. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse
5304933 Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse.; (add.info.: Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse. Horses would usually be sent into the afterlife with their owner)

Temptation of Saint Anthony (oil on copper)
8682955 Temptation of Saint Anthony (oil on copper) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); (add.info.: By David Teniers the Younger)

Vanite: still life with skull, shell, score, hourglass, candle and string instrument
JEB4906371 Vanite: still life with skull, shell, score, hourglass, candle and string instrument. Painting by Simon Fox of Saint Andre (1613-1677) c.1650 (oil on canvas); Palais de Longchamp

Germany, Hamburg, image published by Lithographical Institut Charles Fuchs, Hamburg, about 1850 (engraving)
UTD4917113 Germany, Hamburg, image published by Lithographical Institut Charles Fuchs, Hamburg, about 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Germany, Hamburg)

Skull of a Triceratops
3507249 Skull of a Triceratops; (add.info.: Skull of a Triceratops, a genus of herbivorous ceratopsid dinosaur that first appeared during the late Maastrichtian stage of the late Cretaceous period)

Evolution of Man (litho)
8672121 Evolution of Man (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evolution of Man. Illustration from The Sphere, 28 June 1902.); © Look and Learn

Names, Numbers and Location of the Mental Organs (litho)
8641361 Names, Numbers and Location of the Mental Organs (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Names, Numbers and Location of the Mental Organs)

Skulls of Europeans and Africans (engraving)
8655786 Skulls of Europeans and Africans (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skulls of Europeans and Africans)

John Wilson, Christopher North (litho)
8641367 John Wilson, Christopher North (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wilson, Christopher North)

Elizabeth Ney, German Sculptor (litho)
8641366 Elizabeth Ney, German Sculptor (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth Ney, German Sculptor)

Norma Frontalis (colour litho)
8667623 Norma Frontalis (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norma Frontalis)

Infans Biceps unico Brachio : Infans biceps unico brachio, two heads on one body, siamese twins
UIG5327230 Infans Biceps unico Brachio : Infans biceps unico brachio, two heads on one body, siamese twins. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

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Skulls, a fascinating symbol of life and death, have captivated human curiosity for centuries. Primate skulls offer us a glimpse into our evolutionary past, reminding us of our shared ancestry with these intelligent creatures. In the Ossuary Chapel in Valletta, Malta, thousands of skeletal remains are meticulously arranged to create an eerie yet awe-inspiring sight. This macabre display serves as a poignant reminder of mortality and the transient nature of existence. Sugar skull decorations adorning the streets during the Day of the Dead festival in San Miguel de Allende bring vibrancy and color to this ancient Mexican tradition. These intricate designs pay homage to loved ones who have passed away while celebrating their lives with joyous festivities. Goddess Kali, often depicted with a necklace made from human skulls around her neck, represents both creation and destruction in Hindu mythology. Her fierce image reminds us that life is full of contrasts and cycles. Patzcuaro in Michoacan state, Mexico is renowned for its sugar candy skulls crafted during the Day of the Dead celebrations. These sweet treats not only satisfy taste buds but also honor deceased loved ones by capturing their essence through vibrant colors and delicate details. The Ossuary Chapel once again emerges in Valletta, Malta as it houses another collection - an enduring testament to mortality's grip on humanity throughout history. Its haunting presence invites introspection about our own impermanence. Artworks like "Penitent Magdalen" depict Saint Mary Magdalene seeking redemption through penance. The skull motif within such paintings serves as a memento mori – a reminder that death awaits all regardless of status or piety. Scientific discoveries like Peking Man shed light on our evolutionary journey by providing crucial links between species long gone but not forgotten. These ancient remains deepen our understanding of human origins while fueling further exploration into our collective past.