Monochrome Image Collection

Skull anatomy by Leonardo da Vinci. Historical artwork and notes on the anatomy of the human skull and teeth, by the Italian artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Europe at night, satellite image. North is at top. Yellow lights mark the major cities and population areas, showing a clearly delineated Mediterranean coast

Bubble chamber photo of sigma particle decay. The sigma lives too briefly to be seen; its presence is deduced from other particles

Apollo 17 astronaut. US astronaut and geologist Dr Harrison Schmitt exploring the Taurus-Littrow region of the Moon, as part of NASAs Apollo 17 mission

Astronaut footprints on the Moon. Computer artwork recreating a photograph of boot imprints left by astronauts on the Moon

First observation of omega-minus particle
This historic photograph from the 80-inch (200cm) bubble chamber at the Brookhaven National Laborat- ory shows the first observation of the omega-minus particle

Humphry Davy, caricature
Humphry Davy. Caricature of the British chemist and physicist Humphry Davy (1778-1829), holding a Davy lamp. The Davy lamp was a safety lamp designed for use in coal mines

Human blastocyst
Light micrograph of a human blastocyst, an early stage of embryonic development, photographed 4-5 days after fertilisation

European starling flock. Flock of european starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) being chased by a hawk. The formation of large wheeling flocks, which can contain thousands of individuals

Full Moon. The Moon appears full when it is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun during its orbit, when it presents its full sunlit face to Earth

Total solar eclipse, 29 / 03 / 2006
Total solar eclipse. Sequence of images of the sun during a total solar eclipse. The disc of the moon is seen moving over the disc of the sun

Marie Curie, caricature
Marie Curie. Caricature of the Polish chemist Marie Curie (1867-1934), holding a round bottomed flask. Curie is known for her pioneering early work with radioactivity

James Clark Maxwell with his demon
James Clark Maxwell and his demon, artwork. Maxwell (1831-1879) is best known for his laws of electromagnetism, which laid the foundations for modern physics

Chromosome. Computer artwork of a condensed chromosome. Chromosomes, which consist of two identical chromatids joined at a centromere (centre)

Mobile phone use, X-ray. The person at right is showing the other a picture (of a skull) on the mobile phone

Albert Einstein. Caricature of the Swiss-German physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955) displaying his watch, representing his theories of time

Coronary arteriogram of arteries of the heart 1904
Black-And-White, Black and White, Monochrome Image, Diagnosis, X-Ray, Historical, X-Ray Photography, Early 1904, Coronary Angiography, 1904, Early, Heart Arteries, Arteriography, Coronary 1904

Love. Wire-frame computer artwork of naked lovers about to kiss

Astronaut footprint on the Moon. Computer artwork recreating a photograph of boot imprints left by astronauts on the Moon

Astronaut walking on the Moon. Computer artwork of an astronauts feet on the Moon. A total of twelve US astronauts have walked on the Moon as part of NASAs Apollo missions

Eris and Dysnomia. Artwork of the dwarf planet Eris, seen from its moon Dysnomia (lower right). Eris was formerly called 2003 UB313, and was nicknamed Xena by its discoverers

Nude mans torso

Body anatomy

Human facial muscles, artwork

Skeleton walking a marmoset, X-ray
Walking a pet marmoset, conceptual X-ray. The marmoset X-ray is not to scale: marmosets reach a maximum length of around 20 centimetres

Skeletons of a human and rats, X-ray
Human and rat skeletons, conceptual X-ray. This recalls the legend of the Pied Piper, who drew the rats from the town of Hamelin, Germany, in the Middle Ages

Technological dominance, conceptual image
Evolution. Conceptual X-ray image of a human skeleton holding the skull of a chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes), the closest living relative of humans

Woodcut of a patient being trephined

Robert Hookes microscope in Micrographia 1665
Robert Hookes drawing of his own compound microscope in Micrographia (1665). The illuminator (left) consisted of an oil lamp with a spherical flask acting as a condenser (G)

DNA research. DNA autoradiogram used for finding the base sequence of a segment of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). DNA is the molecule that controls the growth and development of all living things

Europe at night. Satellite image of city lights at night, centred on Europe. North converges towards top. Bright areas mark dense urban populations, and the European coastline is clearly seen

Moraxella catarrhalis bacteria

Penicillin fungus growing on cheddar cheese
Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) the fruiting bodies or conidia of a penicillin fungus growing on a piece of English cheddar cheese which has gone mouldy in the refrigerator

cosmic ray atomic nuclei
Emulsion photograph showing the tracks of various cosmic ray nuclei, ranging from a hydrogen nucleus to an iron nucleus. The more protons a nucleus contains

Solar eclipse. Montage image of the sun (white) during a solar eclipse. The black shapes show the varying position of the moon at it passed in front of the sun, from top left to bottom right

Total solar eclipse. Image of the sun during a total solar eclipse on 29th March 2006. The black lines show the varying position of the moon at it passed in front of the sun

Dew laden spider web

Glass of water

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Capturing the essence of time and history, monochrome images transport us to pivotal moments in our world. From Leonardo da Vinci's intricate study of skull anatomy to the mesmerizing bubble chamber photo capturing sigma particle decay, these black-and-white snapshots unveil the beauty hidden within simplicity. The Apollo 17 astronaut's silhouette against the lunar landscape and the iconic footprints left on the Moon remind us of mankind's extraordinary achievements beyond Earth's boundaries. As night falls, a breathtaking view reveals Europe illuminated like never before, while scientists' first observation of the omega-minus particle unravels mysteries at a subatomic level. Delicate as life itself, a monochrome image unveils humanity's earliest stages with a glimpse into a human blastocyst. In contrast, Humphry Davy stands larger than life in his caricature portrait, symbolizing scientific innovation and discovery. Witnessing nature's marvels is equally captivating; an immense European starling flock takes flight in perfect harmony under an endless sky. Gazing up at a full moon or witnessing a total solar eclipse on that fateful day in March 2006 evokes awe-inspiring wonder for celestial wonders that transcend time and space. Finally, Marie Curie graces us with her presence through her caricature portrait—a reminder of her groundbreaking contributions to science and radiation research, and are not just pictures; they are portals connecting past triumphs, present explorations, and future aspirations.