Skulls Collection (page 9)

Painted Banner (Thangka) with Guru Dragpur, a Wrathful Form of Padmasambhava, 18th/19th century

Wrathful Form of the Goddess Saraswati (Magzor Gyalmo) or Palden Llamo, 20th century

Scene during Bluebird CN7 world land speed record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964

Saint Jerome in His Study, circa 1560-1570 (oil on panel)
7082179 Saint Jerome in His Study, circa 1560-1570 (oil on panel) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); 130x151.6 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

The Penitent Magdalene, 17th century (oil on canvas)
6463988 The Penitent Magdalene, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); 97x73 cm; Musei di Strada Nuova, Palazzo Bianco, Genoa, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian

Life And Death, circa 1910-1915 (Oil on canvas)
FIA5386770 Life And Death, circa 1910-1915 (Oil on canvas) by Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918); 180, 5x201 cm; Leopold Museum, Vienna

Memento Mori: Death Comes to the Table, circa 1630-1638 (oil on canvas)
7082170 Memento Mori: Death Comes to the Table, circa 1630-1638 (oil on canvas) by Martinelli, Giovanni (c.1610-59); 114.1x158 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Saint George and the Dragon, 1434 / 35. Creator: Bernat Martorell
Saint George and the Dragon, 1434/35

Doorway and Doors, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Albert Pratt
Doorway and Doors, 1935/1942

Doorway and Door, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Albert Pratt
Doorway and Door, 1935/1942

The Eleven Ages of Man, mid 17th century. Creator: Gerhard Altzenbach
The Eleven Ages of Man, mid 17th century

The Vision of Ezekiel; a group of corpses and skeletons emerging out of tombs, above them five winged putti holding a banderole, 1554

The vision of Ezekiel, with the dead rising and putting on their flesh, God the Father above in the sky, 1579

The Eleven Ages of Woman, mid 17th century. Creator: Gerhard Altzenbach
The Eleven Ages of Woman, mid 17th century

Seated magician, boy and four figures from the Scherzi di Fantasia, ca. 1743-50

Shepherd with Two Magicians, from the Scherzi, ca. 1743-57

The Theatre of Death: Vanitas (mixed media)
BEN360198 The Theatre of Death: Vanitas (mixed media) by Zumbo, Gaetano Giulio (1656-1701); Museo della Specola, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Il teatro della morte)

Grave effigy of Alicia, daughter of Simon Steward, with the Old Vestry Door in St Mary le Savoy
6340377 Grave effigy of Alicia, daughter of Simon Steward, with the Old Vestry Door in St Mary le Savoy by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: Grave effigy of Alicia)

Saint Jerome, by Massys (Matsys), Jan (1510-1575). Oil on wood, 1537
FIA5409658 Saint Jerome, by Massys (Matsys), Jan (1510-1575). Oil on wood, 1537. Dimension : 67x96 cm. Art History Museum, Vienne by Massys, Jan (1509-75); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Vanite, nature morte avec un crane, un livre et des roses - Vanitas Still Life with a
FIA5407658 Vanite, nature morte avec un crane, un livre et des roses - Vanitas Still Life with a Skull, a Book and Roses, by Heem, Jan Davidsz. de (1606-1684). Oil on canvas, c.1630

The Witches Sabbath (After Hans Baldung) par Graf, Urs (c. 1485-1527 / 28)
FIA5404834 The Witches Sabbath (After Hans Baldung) par Graf, Urs (c. 1485-1527/28). Pen, brush, ink, white colour on paper, size : 29, 5x21, 7, 1514, Albertina, Vienna by Baldung Grien

Self-Portrait - Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo (1868-1907). Oil on canvas, 1899
FIA5406814 Self-Portrait - Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo (1868-1907). Oil on canvas, 1899. Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence by Pellizza da Volpedo, Giuseppe (1868-1907); Galleria degli Uffizi

The Witches Kitchen - Frans Francken, the Younger (1581-1642). Oil on wood, c. 1610
FIA5406502 The Witches Kitchen - Frans Francken, the Younger (1581-1642). Oil on wood, c. 1610. Dimension : 52x66, 1 cm. Art History Museum, Vienne by Francken

Saint Jerome - Lotto, Lorenzo (1480-1556) - 1546 - Oil on canvas - 99x90 - Museo del
FIA5398034 Saint Jerome - Lotto, Lorenzo (1480-1556) - 1546 - Oil on canvas - 99x90 - Museo del Prado, Madrid by Lotto, Lorenzo (c.1480-1556); Prado, Madrid, Spain; Photo eFine Art Images; Italian

Vanitas (oil on canvas)
2629419 Vanitas (oil on canvas) by Withoos, Matthias (1627-1703); 71.8x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A celestial globe, a lantern, skulls)

Young Man holding a Skull (Vanitas), c. 1626 (oil on canvas)
6371587 Young Man holding a Skull (Vanitas), c.1626 (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); 92 x 81 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Decomposing head modeled after a real crane in wax
BAT5469437 Decomposing head modeled after a real crane in wax by Zumbo, Gaetano (1656-1701); Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Devil dance in a temple in Mongolia (photo)
5998167 Devil dance in a temple in Mongolia (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devil dance in a temple in Mongolia)

Illustration for Bilder-Atlas: Races and skulls (engraving)
5999458 Illustration for Bilder-Atlas: Races and skulls (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Races and skulls)

In the Land of Blood and Gold (b / w photo)
1051717 In the Land of Blood and Gold (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Land of Blood and Gold)

Bones of Extinct Animals found at Charing-Cross (engraving)
1624163 Bones of Extinct Animals found at Charing-Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bones of Extinct Animals found at Charing-Cross)

The Three Ages of Man (oil on canvas)
704189 The Three Ages of Man (oil on canvas) by Sassoferrato, Il (Giovanni Battista Salvi) (1609-85); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of a Man, mid 17th century (oil on canvas)
1067229 Portrait of a Man, mid 17th century (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (17th century); 74.3x61 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Dallas Art Association Purchase; Italian, out of copyright

The Discovery of a New Race in Ancient Egypt by Professor Flinders Petrie (litho)
1100114 The Discovery of a New Race in Ancient Egypt by Professor Flinders Petrie (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Skulls, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999563 Skulls, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

Phrenology, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999530 Phrenology, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Cattle Skulls (coloured engraving)
1000498 Cattle Skulls (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraver:A. Schleich From A Die SAaugthiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur mit)

Pantropical Spotted Dolphin Skull (coloured engraving)
1000595 Pantropical Spotted Dolphin Skull (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraver:A)

The Penitent Magdalene, c. 1620 (oil on panel)
874744 The Penitent Magdalene, c.1620 (oil on panel) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (1591-1652); 50.17 x39.37 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

The Human Skull, c. 1890 (engraving)
KW417931 The Human Skull, c.1890 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from The Household Physician by J McGregor Robertson; ); English

Collecting Bones of Soldiers killed at Solferino (engraving)
2772183 Collecting Bones of Soldiers killed at Solferino (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Collecting Bones of Soldiers killed at Solferino)

Boers Et Bassoutos (engraving)
2783416 Boers Et Bassoutos (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boers Et Bassoutos)

Heigho! Says Thimble!, pub. 1809 (hand coloured engraving)
2958363 Heigho! Says Thimble!, pub. 1809 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Crypt, St Leonards Church, Hythe (b / w photo)
3096604 Crypt, St Leonards Church, Hythe (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crypt, St Leonards Church, Hythe)

Cimiterio dei Cappuccini (b / w photo)
3100889 Cimiterio dei Cappuccini (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cimiterio dei Cappuccini)

Heads of Adult Male and Female Gaour (engraving)
1609920 Heads of Adult Male and Female Gaour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heads of Adult Male and Female Gaour)

The Patagonian Mission (engraving)
1607452 The Patagonian Mission (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Patagonian Mission. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 May 1852)

Title page with calligraphy and skulls and crossbones
Title page with calligraphy and border of figures with skulls and crossbones, hourglasses and wings. Copperplate engraving by Joshua Gleadah rom The British Dance of Death, Hodgson, London, 1823

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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.