Cementery Collection (page 5)

Beckfords Tower or Lansdown Tower, Bath, Somerset (coloured photo)
5999840 Beckfords Tower or Lansdown Tower, Bath, Somerset (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beckfords Tower or Lansdown Tower, Bath, Somerset)

The Church: old tourists reading the gravestones in a gothic churchyard. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas
FLO4690564 The Church: old tourists reading the gravestones in a gothic churchyard. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson, aquatint by J.C. Stadler, after a sketch by J

Resurrection (colour litho)
3095574 Resurrection (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Resurrection. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme)

Islam. Tombstone of al-Ghaliya, daughter of Abd al-Jabbar
Islamic art. Tombstone of al-Ghaliya, daughter of Abd al-Jabbar, son of al- Ala. 9th century. Basalt : 69x45x13 cm. al-Ma la cementery, Mecca. National Museum, Riyadh. Saudi Arabia

Overview of a Paris Cementery, France. Date: 1980s

Egypt. Giza. Mastaba of the queen Meresankh III. Entrance
Egyptian Art. Gizas Valley. Mastaba of the queen Meresankh III (2558-2500 A.C.), wife of Pharaoh Khafre. Entrance. 4th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Egypt

Israel. Jerusalem. Mount of Olives. Jewish Cemetery

Spain. Andalusia. Province of Cordoba. Necropolis of El Ruedo. 4th-5th century. Mosaic. Almedinilla

Yusuf III (1374-1417). Sepulchral stele. La Rauda cementery
Yusuf III (1374-1417). 13th Nasrid Nasrid ruler or the Moorish Emirate of Granada, Al-Andalus. Sepulchral stele. La Rauda cementery, Alhambra. Alhambra Museum. Granada. Andalusia. Spain

Muhammed II al-Faqih (1234-1302). Sepulchral stele
Muhammed II al-Faqih (1234-1302) Second Nasrid ruler of the Emirate of Granada in Al-Andalus. Sepulchral stele. La Rauda cementery, Alhambra. Alhambra Museum. Granada. Andalusia. Spain

Israel. Jerusalem. Muslim cementery. In the background the Mount of Olives

Turkey. Bursa. Muradiye Complex. Mausoleum of Sultan Murad II (1404-14519. 1451. Ottoman style

Islamic art. Tombstone of Yusuf. 2 june 1199 AD. Basalt. al
Islamic art. Tombstone of Yusuf, son of Abdallah, son of Yusuf, son of Abu l-Fath. 5 sha ban 595 AH/ 2 june 1199 AD. Basalt. 76x42x20 cm. al-Ma la cementery, Mecca. Qasr Khizam Museum, Jedda

Tombstone of Abd al- Aziz. 2 november 1440 AD. al-Ma la cem
Tombstone of Abd al- Aziz, son of Yusuf, son of Abd al- Aziz al-Sultani. 6 jumada Ii 844 AH/2 november 1440 AD. Basalt; 94x38x10 cm. al-Ma la cementery, Mecca. Qasr Khizam Museum, Jedda

Hippolytus and Phaedra sarcophagus. Late Roman Style. Cemetery of Pisa. Italy

SPAIN. Cadaqu鳮Cementery. Sculpture by Josep
SPAIN. Cadaqu鳮 Cementery. Sculpture by Josep Llimona. Modernism. Sculpture on marble

DOSTOYEVSKY, Fyodor Mikhaylovich (1821-1881)

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"Cemetery: A Reflection of History, Art, and Remembrance" Cemeteries hold a profound significance in various cultures around the world. In Istanbul, Turkey, the Mausoleum of Roxela stands as a testament to the rich history and architectural marvels that grace this ancient city. Meanwhile, Italian painter Francesco Traini's works from the 14th century depict scenes from cemeteries that evoke emotions and contemplation. The sepia-toned masterpiece by Caspar David Friedrich titled "Winter, Night, Old Age and Death" captures the somber beauty found within cemetery landscapes. It serves as a reminder of life's transient nature and invites viewers to reflect on their mortality. Islamic art also finds its place in cemeteries with tombstones like al-Ghaliya's daughter of Abd al-Jabbar. These intricate designs honor loved ones while showcasing Islamic artistic traditions. At Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris lies Jean Baptiste Camille Corot's bust sculpted by Michel Beguine. This bronze sculpture pays homage to Corot's contribution to French painting while adding an artistic touch to his final resting place. Charles Baudelaire's cenotaph monument further exemplifies how poets are immortalized through art even after death. Composed of his lying figure surmounted by a bat-adorned bust, it symbolizes his enduring legacy captured within Les Fleurs du mal. War has left its mark on cemeteries too; Roland Dorgeles' novel "Les crosses de bois" depicts soldiers buried beneath wooden crosses during World War I. The haunting illustrations by Jean Gabriel Daragnes bring forth the solemnity felt within these hallowed grounds. Francisco Goya explores war-related themes in "The Disasters of War, " portraying chilling scenes set amidst graveyards where lives were lost tragically. Through engravings and preparatory drawings alike, he emphasizes the horrors of conflict and the fragility of life.