Magdalenian Collection

Venus of Brassempouy
The Venus of Brassempouy carved out of ivory some 18, 000 years ago and discovered in Brassempouy, France. Believed to have been carved during the last stage of the Upper Palaeolithic age

SPAIN. Santillana de Mar. Altamira Caves. Bison. Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian. Cave

SPAIN. Ribadesella. Tito Bustillo Cave. Shaggy rhinoceros. Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian. Cave

CAVE ART: HORSE. Engraved head of a horse in the Rouffignac cave, Dordogne, France, c11, 000 B. C
CAVE ART: HORSE. Engraved head of a horse in the Rouffignac cave, Dordogne, France, c11, 000 B.C

Stone Age carving, Magdalenian culture C014 / 2411
Stone Age carving, Magdalenian culture. This object, carved from reindeer antler, shows a bison turning its head, possibly to lick an insect bite

CAVE ART: MAMMOTHS. Clay finger drawings of two mammoths facing each other, in the Rouffignac cave, Dordogne, France, c11, 000 B.C

FRANCE

SPAIN. Kortezubi. Horse (13000 BF). Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian. Cave

Paintings depicting mammoth and cattle, from the Chapel of the Mammoths (cave painting)
IND113510 Paintings depicting mammoth and cattle, from the Chapel of the Mammoths (cave painting) by Paleolithic; Grotte de Pech Merle, Lot, France; Index Fototeca

Copy of a rock painting at the Altamira Caves depicting a stag belling
XIR164285 Copy of a rock painting at the Altamira Caves depicting a stag belling (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Fauconnet (19th-early 20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Skeleton of early man found at Goughs Cave, Cheddar Gorge, Somerset. In 1903 the remains of a human male, since named Cheddar Man, were found a short distance inside Goughs Cave

FRANCE. Montignac. The Cave of Lascaux. Hall of the Bulls. Group of deers. Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian. Cave

PREHISTORIC BISON CARVING. Bison with turned head carved from reindeer antler. Magdalenian, c12, 000 B. C
PREHISTORIC BISON CARVING. Bison with turned head carved from reindeer antler. Magdalenian, c12, 000 B.C. from Tursac, Dordogne, France

Cave of Niaux. Prehistoric painting. Horse head. France
Cave of Niaux. Prehistoric painting. Magdalenian period. Upper Paleolithic. Horse head. France

Stone Age (Magdalenian) bullroarer. This device, here covered in carved lines, was swung through the air to make a roaring sound, and was thought to have been used in fertility rites

Stone Age (Magdalenian) harpoons. These specimens were found in the Rascano cave, Mirones, in the Cantabria region of Spain

Stone Age (Magdalenian) harpoon. This specimen was found in the Rascano cave, Mirones, in the Cantabria region of Spain. It dates from the time of the Magdalenian culture

Spain. Magdalenian (16000-15000). Scapula depicting a figure
Spain. Upper Palaeolithic. Magdalenian (16000-15000). Scapula depicting a figure of a female deer. Made with a flint burin. From El Castillo Cave, Cantabria. National Archaeological Museum. Madrid

Spain. Cantabria. Cave of Altamira. Bison
Spain. Cantabria. Cave of Altamira. Upper Paleolithic Paintings. Bison. Polychrome ceiling. Around Santillana del Mar. World Heritage Site by UNESCO

Horse-head engraved on bone
Late Pleistocene wild horses head engraved on the right fourth metatarsal bone of a horse, specimen (NHM 38745). Found among horse remains from the Late Magdalenian site of Roc du Courbet, Bruniquel

Cantabria. Camargo. Cave of El Pendo
SPAIN. Camargo. Escobedo de Camargo. El Pendo cave. World Heritage Site since 2008. Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian. Cave

Bison in Font De Gaume, c. 25, 000 B. C. (cave painting)
XOS3038281 Bison in Font De Gaume, c.25, 000 B.C. (cave painting) by Prehistoric; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paintings discovered by Denis Pyrony in 1901); out of copyright

Lamp decorated with an ibex, from the Dordogne, c. 12000 BC (stone)
XIR194773 Lamp decorated with an ibex, from the Dordogne, c.12000 BC (stone) by Prehistoric; length: 17 cm; Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St. Germain-en-Laye, France; out of copyright

Three stones with red markings from Mas-d Arvil (mixed media)
XIR175175 Three stones with red markings from Mas-d Arvil (mixed media) by Paleolithic; Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St

Stone Age artefact, Magdalenian culture. Carving inscribed on one end of a prehistoric object, possibly a spatula or a device known as a bull-roarer

Stone Age (Magdalenian) bone disc. These objects, decorated with figures of animals, were carvings made on thin discs of bones, often cut from shoulder blades

Stone Age spatula, Magdalenian culture. This carved prehistoric object is thought to be a spatula, though the attribution is uncertain

A view of the painting known as the Sorcerer in the cave of Les Trois Frres, Montesquieu-Avants, Arige, France, 14
CAVE ART: SORCERER. A view of the painting known as the Sorcerer in the cave of Les Trois Frères, Montesquieu-Avantès, Ariège, France, 14, 000-11, 000 B.C

Illustration of the earliest known portrait of a physician, a Cro-Magnon painting of a tribal medicine man on the walls
SORCERER: TROIS FRERES. Illustration of the earliest known portrait of a physician, a Cro-Magnon painting of a tribal medicine man on the walls of the cave of Les Trois Frères, Ariège, Pyrenees

The so-called Sorcerer, 29. 5 inches, a figure partly painted and partly engraved in the highest
CAVE ART: SORCERER. The so-called Sorcerer, 29.5 inches, a figure partly painted and partly engraved in the highest and most inaccessible spot in the Sanctuary of Les Trois Frères

Limestone lamp, Magdalenian, from France
Limestone lamp of Magdalenian age, 11, 000 - 18, 000 years old (Upper Palaeolithic) from La Mouthe, France

Limestone lamp with ibex carved on back
Limestone lamp with ibex carving, of Magdalenian age, 11, 000 - 18, 000 years old (Upper Palaeolithic) from La Mouthe, France

Harpoon carved from antler
Cast of an antler harpoon from the Magdalenian culture, 11, 000-18, 000 years ago (Upper Palaeolithic)

Bone needles of Magdalenian age
Bone needles dating back to about 15, 000 years ago. The Magdalenian tools discovered in France are believed to have belonged to early Homo sapiens who hunted reindeer during the last ice age

FRANCE. Montignac. The Cave of Lascaux. Horses. Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian. Cave

FRANCE. Montignac. The Cave of Lascaux. Fighting scene between men and bisons (c.17000-15000 BC). Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian. Cave

Bison turning the head. 15th-10th mil. BC. Copy

SPAIN. BenajoᮮLa Pileta Cave. Prehistoric
SPAIN. Benajoᮮ La Pileta Cave. Prehistoric site. Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian. Cave; Architecture

SPAIN. Santillana de Mar. Altamira Caves. Parietal

SPAIN. Santillana de Mar. Altamira Caves. Schematic figures. Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian. Cave

SPAIN. Santillana de Mar. Altamira Caves. Red female deer painted on the roof of the Polychrome Ceiling. Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian. Cave

Blade. Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian

SPAIN
n SPAIN. Santillana de Mar. Altamira Caves. Bison. Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian. Cave

SPAIN

CAVE ART: MAMMOTH. Engraved mammoth, known as the Patriarch, in the Rouffignac cave, Dordogne, France, c11, 000 B. C
CAVE ART: MAMMOTH. Engraved mammoth, known as the Patriarch, in the Rouffignac cave, Dordogne, France, c11, 000 B.C

CAVE ART: BISON. Engraved bison on a wall of the Grotte de la Mouthe, near Les Eyzies-de-Tirac-Sireuil, Dordogne, France, c25, 000-10, 000 B.C

CAVE ART: HORSEs HEAD. Red sandstone pebble with an engraved horses head, from Abri de la Madeleine, Tursac, Dordogne, France, c9, 000 B.C

1863 Lartet Prehistoric symbolic carving
Plate from Edouard Lartet and Henry Christy " Reliquiae Aquitanicae" 1865-1875. Williams and Norgate, London, 1875

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The Magdalenian period, named after the site of La Madeleine in France, was a fascinating era in prehistoric Europe. It spanned from around 17, 000 to 12, 000 years ago and is known for its rich artistic expressions found in caves across Spain and France. One of the most iconic artifacts from this time is the Venus of Brassempouy, a small ivory figurine depicting a woman's face. This delicate sculpture showcases the remarkable skill and attention to detail that Magdalenian artists possessed. In Santillana de Mar, Spain lies the Altamira Caves, famous for their breathtaking cave paintings. The bison depicted on these walls are incredibly lifelike and demonstrate the mastery of early human artists. Another Spanish cave worth mentioning is Tito Bustillo Cave in Ribadesella. Here we find "Shaggy, " an intricate carving representing an animal with long fur or hair. Its purpose remains unknown but serves as a testament to the creativity and imagination people. Horses were also significant during this period as seen in engravings like those found at Rouffignac Cave in Dordogne, France. The engraved head of a horse showcases not only technical skill but also reveals how deeply intertwined humans were with these majestic creatures. Mammoths were another popular subject among Magdalenian artists. Clay finger drawings found at Rouffignac Cave depict two mammoths facing each other—a powerful representation of these ancient beasts that once roamed Europe's landscapes. Kortezubi in Spain holds evidence of Upper Paleolithic artistry through its depiction of horses dating back approximately 13, 000 years ago. These renderings provide insight into our ancestors' connection with animals and their environment. Moving back to France, we encounter Montignac's Lascaux Cave—home to stunning paintings showcasing both mammoths and cattle within its Hall of Bulls.