Mourned Collection

M Mourned for it
From A Apple Pie the iconic picture book by Kate Greenaway Date: 1886

Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Flemish painter. The lamentation over the dead Christ, 1610-1611. Oil on panel. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany

Spain. Limpias. Church of Saint Peter. Main altarpiece. Deta
Spain. Limpias. Church of Saint Peter. Main altarpiece. 1777. Rococo. Detail depicting Christ dead in the arms of the Virgin Mary. Pieta

LOUIS PHILIPPE TOMB
Remembered by few and mourned by fewer, Louis Philippe dies in Weybridge, England, and is buried there with his queen, Marie-Amelie. Date: 1866

MOURNING FOR MOSES
When Moses dies, he is mourned by the Israelites with loud lamentations, rending of garments and anointing of heads with dust

The death of Gabriele d Annunzio (colour litho)
2783777 The death of Gabriele d Annunzio (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Gabriele d Annunzio)

Queen Victoria (b / w photo)
3103915 Queen Victoria (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria)

Elijah raising the widows son, 1 Kings XVII, ver 21 (engraving)
6021700 Elijah raising the widows son, 1 Kings XVII, ver 21 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elijah raising the widows son, 1 Kings XVII, ver 21)

Henry VII Mourned by His People (engraving)
727841 Henry VII Mourned by His People (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VII Mourned by His People)

The great sculptor Vincenzo Gemito, after more than twenty years of madness, presents to the Queen... (colour litho)
2815358 The great sculptor Vincenzo Gemito, after more than twenty years of madness, presents to the Queen... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Widow at the coffin (colour litho)
3096374 Widow at the coffin (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widow at the coffin. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Isaac discovering that he had blessed Jacob instead of Esau, Genesis XXVII, ver 34 (engraving)
6021730 Isaac discovering that he had blessed Jacob instead of Esau, Genesis XXVII, ver 34 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Come Back to Me! Tale by Clement Scott (engraving)
1614421 Come Back to Me! Tale by Clement Scott (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Come Back to Me! Tale by Clement Scott)

PietA Maria dead Christ arms weeping sitting
Pieta, Maria with the dead Christ in his arms, weeping for him, sitting on a stone. Pieta Vesperbild Marienklage (no others present): Christ, either with or without a crown of thorns

PietA Scenes Christ series title dead Christ
Pieta Scenes with Christ (series title), The dead Christ is on Marys lap. His body is supported by two angels. In the margin a six-line caption, in two columns, in Latin

The Duchess of Albany with her grandchildren
The Duchess of Albany, formerly Princess Helena of Waldeck-Pyrmont (1861-1922), and wife of Prince Leopold, pictured in 1910 with her grandchildren

The Fox Without a Tail
THE FOX THAT LOST ITS TAIL A fox that lost its tail in a trap and mourned its loss, tried to convince his brethren that they would be better off without their tails

Disraeli / Hamlet / Yorick
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Dizzy voted out of office laments the loss of his party as Hamlet mourned for Yorick Date: 28 December 1867

Marquis Rockingham
CHARLES WENTWORTH, second marquis of ROCKINGHAM English statesman, mourned by Britannia Date: 1730 - 1782

Eibert Merkel
EIBERT HEINRICH GOTTLIEB MERKEL - all we know about this citizen of Nurnberg is that he was loved by all who knew him, mourned by all who loved him. Date: 1758 - 1789

Allegory on the death of Michiel de Ruyter, 1676, Romeyn de Hooghe, 1676-1677

Lamentation of Christ, Johann Sadeler I, 1560-1600

Deposition, Jan Harmensz. Muller, 1613 - 1622

The Three Marys (The Dead Christ Mourned) 1604. Annibale Carraci (1560-1609). Oil on canvas

Little Snow White, mourned by the seven dwarfs, is about to be brought back to life by the handsome prince. early 20th century

Jesus Crucified C11 Ms
Jesus on the cross mourned by his mother and brother - a naive depiction which vividly expresses the emotion of the event : the figure of Mary prefigures Munchs Scream Date: 11th century

Kings X Demolished
Demolition of the Kings Cross, a monument to George IV that served as an exhibition hall, a police station and finally a beer shop. It was not much mourned

Astrid Mourned
After her fatal car accident, a memorial stone is erected at Kussnacht, on lake Lucerne, where the accident took place

A Nations Apprehension: The Crowds Outside Buckingham Palac
Crowds of people outside Buckingham Palace awaiting news of Edward VIIs condition. The popular king died on May 6th 1910 and was mourned universally

Don Juan Enters Brussels
Don Juan of Austria, Spanish governor in Netherlands, enters Brussels but has to make concessions including removing Spanish troops from the Netherlands

Dead Jesus (Klinger)
The dead Jesus, down from the Cross, is mourned by his surviving relatives - his mother Mary and his brother James

Snow White Encoffined
Snow White, in her glass coffin, is mourned by the dwarfs. (Story from Grimm)

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"Mourned: A Reflection on Grief and Loss in Art" Grief knows no boundaries, transcending time and place. Throughout history, artists have captured the essence of mourning, immortalizing moments of profound sadness and collective sorrow. From Peter Paul Rubens' "The Lamentation" to the grand altarpiece at the Church of Saint Peter in Limpias, Spain, these works evoke a sense of deep lamentation. Intriguingly, even tombs become symbols of mourning. The Louis Philippe Tomb stands as a testament to grief's enduring presence. Marcellus mourned for his lost loved ones while Moses was mourned by an entire nation. Each depiction tells a unique story but shares the common thread of human vulnerability in the face of loss. Artistic expressions also extend beyond traditional mediums; they encompass color lithographs capturing historical events like Gabriele d'Annunzio's death or solemn ceremonies held at sea. These visual narratives remind us that mourning is not limited to personal experiences but can be shared collectively. Even royalty has known its share of grief; Queen Victoria herself experienced immense loss during her reign. Black-and-white photographs capture her somber countenance as she navigated through periods marked by bereavement. Religious stories too find their place within this tapestry of sorrowful imagery. Elijah raising the widow's son serves as a reminder that even amidst despair, hope can emerge from unexpected places. Finally, we journey to Finland where vibrant colors bring forth emotions associated with grieving rituals specific to different cultures and regions worldwide. This lithograph reminds us that mourning takes various forms across diverse landscapes yet remains an integral part of our shared humanity. As we explore these artistic representations spanning centuries and continents, let us remember that grief unites us all – it is universal and timeless. In each stroke or photograph lies an invitation for contemplation on life's transience and our capacity for empathy.