Entombed Collection

Sicily - Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo
Black and white Victorian lantern slide of an interior view of the Capuchin Catacombs. Orignially only intended for dead friars, it laster became a status symbols to be entombed in the catacomb

Tomb of King Henry VII
Henry VII is entombed in this splendid last resting place, in the Henry VII Chapel in Westminster Abbey, London Date: 1509

Pieta, c. 1530-36 (red chalk)
3696965 Pieta, c.1530-36 (red chalk) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Graphische Sammlung Albertina, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Red chalk over black chalk and preliminary stylus drawing)

Postcard of the mummy of Charles V in the Escorial, Madrid (litho)
KW344342 Postcard of the mummy of Charles V in the Escorial, Madrid (litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pieta, 1476 (tempera on wood, gold ground)
3618003 PietA, 1476 (tempera on wood, gold ground) by Crivelli, Carlo (c.1430/35-1495); 71.1 x 63.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Lamentation, c. 1530 (red chalk)
3696966 Lamentation, c.1530 (red chalk) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); 32x24.9 cm; Graphische Sammlung Albertina, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Entombment of Christ Red chalk)

Missing death by inches! (b / w photo)
6009122 Missing death by inches! (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Missing death by inches)

Mr Gladstone at Swansea, South Wales (engraving)
1050580 Mr Gladstone at Swansea, South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Gladstone at Swansea, South Wales)

The Burial of Christ, from the Stein Quadriptych (vellum)
WLT275947 The Burial of Christ, from the Stein Quadriptych (vellum) by Bening, Simon (c.1483-1561); Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; Flemish, out of copyright

Umbria Perugia Gubbio S. Domenico Italy italian country
Umbria Perugia Gubbio S. Domenico, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Exterior views of the church in the Medieval core collection show a 14th-century facade

Everard Memorial - Great Waltham Church, Essex. A fine monument to Sir Anthony and his wife Anne Everard. She died in 1609 and Sir Anthony died in 1614. Date: circa 1930s

The Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey 1920
On Armistice Day, 11th November 1920 the grave of the Unknown Warrior, whoses body was brought from France to be buried at Westminster Abbey, London

Paris Saint Denis
The crypt of the abbey of Saint-Denis where many French royals are entombed. Date: 1836

USS Arizona Memorial
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7, 2006 - A moment of silence for the USS Arizona Memorial in honor of those who gave their lives in the defense of our country

The Body of Christ Entombed (detail of the head of Christ and the angel) (oil on canvas)
XIR900615 The Body of Christ Entombed (detail of the head of Christ and the angel) (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid

Gold mouth plate for a dead person to be entombed with. It depicts the tree of life. Greek, Mycenaean 800-700 BC

Coal miners killed and entombed by a roof fall. From Le Journal de la Jeunesse (Paris, 1885). Engraving

Assassination of Saint - Blamont
Saint-Blamont, a police officer who ran a Masonic initiation order whereby he could discover the sects members, is shown gagged and tied, being entombed into a wall built by his assassinators. 1890s

Fly fossilised in amber. Amber is a fossilised resin that was produced by various now extinct coniferous trees during the Jurassic period

Jesus Entombed
After the crucifixion, his body is placed in the tomb

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"Entombed: A Journey through History and Mortality" Step into the eerie depths of Sicily's Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo, where time stands still amidst rows upon rows of preserved bodies. Here, the deceased find eternal rest in a macabre display that both fascinates and unsettles. Venturing further back in time, we encounter the solemn Tomb of King Henry VII, a regal monument that pays homage to one of England's most influential monarchs. The grandeur and opulence surrounding this burial site reflect the power and legacy left behind by this revered ruler. But not all entombments have been peaceful or voluntary. Enter ZENO ENTOMBED ALIVE - a chilling tale from history that sends shivers down our spines. This haunting account reminds us of the fragility of life and the horrors that can befall even those in positions of authority. Speaking of authority figures, Charlemagne, King and Emperor, finds his final resting place among legends. His tomb serves as a testament to his mighty reign and enduring impact on European history. As we stand before it, we are reminded of his vast empire spanning across lands far beyond what was once known. Artistic expressions also capture moments frozen in time within tombs' walls. Pieta sculptures evoke profound grief as they depict Mary cradling her son Jesus after his crucifixion – an emotional journey captured beautifully in c. 1530-36 red chalk sketches or 1476 tempera on wood with gold ground masterpieces. The allure extends beyond sculptures; postcards featuring mummified remains like Charles V at Madrid's Escorial Museum intrigue visitors with their morbid curiosity while Lamentation drawings done in red chalk around 1530 invite contemplation on mortality itself. Yet not all entombment stories end tragically; some escape death by mere inches.