Paleolithic Collection (page 5)

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

Cast of a frieze of animals from Le Roc de Sers, Charente, Solutrean Period, 20000-15000 BC
XIR230728 Cast of a frieze of animals from Le Roc de Sers, Charente, Solutrean Period, 20000-15000 BC (plaster) (b/w photo) by Prehistoric; Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St

Head of a small stag, from the Caves at Altamira, c. 15000-8000 BC (cave painting)
XIR206476 Head of a small stag, from the Caves at Altamira, c.15000-8000 BC (cave painting) by Prehistoric; Altamira, Spain; out of copyright

Cranium of a Neanderthal (bone)
XIR202222 Cranium of a Neanderthal (bone) by Prehistoric; Rheinisches Landesmuseum, Bonn, Germany; out of copyright

Bison, from the Caves at Altamira, c. 15000 BC (cave painting)
XIR185909 Bison, from the Caves at Altamira, c.15000 BC (cave painting) by Prehistoric; Altamira, Spain; out of copyright

Pebble depicting a man being attacked by a bear, from Pechialet, Dordogne (shale)
XIR174841 Pebble depicting a man being attacked by a bear, from Pechialet, Dordogne (shale) by Prehistoric; 18.5 cm cm; Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St

SAHARAN ROCK PAINTING. Prehistoric rock painting of bi-triangluar human figures

White Bull, Prehistoric Cave Painting, Lascaux. l France. NOTE: This image avail. up to 100MB. Call for details

Skeletons exhibited in a Berlin museum, estimated by scientists to be at least 25000 years old. They were found in a cave at Combe Cappelle 9 December 1920

Large polished axes, from Marche region
Prehistory, Italy, Paleolithic. Large polished axes. From Marche Region

Reconstruction of burial of Neanderthal Man (Homo sapiens neanderthalensis) at La Chapelle-aux-Saints, France
Anthropology - Reconstruction of a burial of Neanderthal Man (Homo sapiens neanderthalensis) at La Chapelle-aux-Saints, France

France, Stone tools including scraper, burin, gimlet and bifacial points
Prehistory, France, Paleolithic - Stone tools: scraper, burin, gimlet, bifacial points

Levalloisian culture, Flint utensil from Montreres
Prehistory, France, Paleolithic. Levalloisian culture. Flint utensil from Montreres

Spain, Cantabria, Santander surroundings, Altamira Cave, Upper Paleolithic cave paintings
Spain - Cantabria - Santander surroundings. Altamira Cave, Upper Paleolithic cave paintings (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1985). Entrance

Stone bas-relief depicting deer, from Isturitz
Prehistory, France, Paleolithic. Stone bas-relief depicting deer. From Isturitz

Proto Cro-Magnon type skull of Homo sapiens, from Qafzeh, Israel
Anthropology - Proto Cro-Magnon type skull of Homo sapiens sapiens. From Qafzeh, Israel

Bison leg bone fragment, from Isernia La Pineta
Prehistory, Italy, Paleolithic. Bison leg bone fragment. From Isernia La Pineta

Engraved plaque depicting a doe feeding her fawns, from the Cueva del Parpallo cave, Gandia
Prehistory, Spain, Paleolithic. Engraved plaque depicting a doe feeding her fawns. From the Cueva del Parpallo cave, Gandia

Zoomorphic relief depicting an ox, from Roc de Sers
Prehistory, France, Paleolithic. Zoomorphic relief depicting an ox. From Roc de Sers

Knives, from Veneto Region
Prehistory, Italy, Paleolithic. Knives. From Veneto Region

Bone figurine called hermaphrodite, one of group known as Grimaldi Venus, from Balzi Rossi caves, province of Imperia
Prehistory, Italy, Liguria region, Upper Paleolithic. Bone figurine called the " hermaphrodite", one of the group known as Grimaldi Venus. From Balzi Rossi caves, province of Imperia

Bone figurine of Venus, one of group known as Grimaldi Venus, from Balzi Rossi caves, province of Imperia
Prehistory, Italy, Liguria region, Upper Paleolithic. Bone figurine of Venus, one of the group known as Grimaldi Venus. From Balzi Rossi caves, province of Imperia

Cro-Magnon type skull of Homo sapiens
Anthropology - Cro-Magnon type skull of Homo sapiens sapiens

Italy, Liguria, Venus of Grimaldi, steatite figurine from Balzi Rossi caves
Prehistory, Italy, Liguria region, Paleolithic - Venus of Grimaldi, figurine from Balzi Rossi caves (Imperia province)

Zoomorphic reliefs, from Roc de Sers
Prehistory, France, Paleolithic. Zoomorphic reliefs. From Roc de Sers

France, Aquitaine, Lascaux Grottoes, reconstruction of Bull Chamber being decorated, Illustration
France - Aquitaine - Lascaux Grottoes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Reconstruction of Bull Chamber being decorated. Illustration

Axe heads
Prehistory, Denmark, Paleolithic. Ax heads

Engraved flintstone, from layer 4 of Willendorf
Prehistory, Austria, Paleolithic. Engraved flintstone. From layer 4 of Willendorf

Engraved mammoth bone, from Predmosti
Prehistory, Czech Republic, Paleolithic. Engraved mammoth bone. From Predmosti

Bronze horse, from Brno-Obrany
Prehistory, Czech Republic, Bronze Age. Podoli culture. Bronze horse. From Brno-Obrany

Zoomorphic relief depicting an ibex, from Roc de Sers
Prehistory, France, Paleolithic. Zoomorphic relief depicting an ibex. From Roc de Sers

Decorated bone pendant, from Predmosti
Prehistory, Czech Republic, Paleolithic. Decorated bone pendant. From Predmosti

Italy, Sicily region, Cast of rock engraving of Addaura cave
Prehistory, Italy, Paleolithic - Cast of a rock engraving of the Addaura cave, Sicily region

Engraved plaque depicting a doe, from the Cueva del Parpallo cave, Gandia
Prehistory, Spain, Paleolithic. Engraved plaque depicting a doe. From the Cueva del Parpallo cave, Gandia

Flintstone shaped as a knife, from layer 9 of Willendorf
Prehistory, Austria, Paleolithic. Flintstone shaped as a knife. From layer 9 of Willendorf

Flint scrapers, from Marche region
Prehistory, Italy, Paleolithic. Flint scrapers. From Marche Region

Engraved pebble from Riparo Tagliente (Verona province)
Prehistory, Italy, Upper Paleolithic - Engraved pebble from Riparo Tagliente (Verona province)

Stone with engraved figure of man, from La Madeleine
Prehistory, France, Paleolithic. Stone with engraved figure of man. From La Madeleine

Polished flint scrapers, from Marche region
Prehistory, Italy, Paleolithic. Polished flint scrapers. From Marche region

Engraved plaque depicting two running deers, from the Cueva del Parpallo cave, Gandia
Prehistory, Spain, Paleolithic. Engraved plaque depicting two running deers. From the Cueva del Parpallo cave, Gandia

France, Lascaux Grottoes, Map with indicated cave paintings, Illustration
France - Lascaux Grottoes. Map with indicated cave paintings. Illustration

Bone points, from Willendorf excavations
Prehistory, Austria, Paleolithic. Bone points. From Willendorf excavations

Italy, Emilia Romagna region, Reggio Emilia province, Scandiano, Female idol called Venus of Chiozza
Prehistory, Italy, Emilia Romagna region, Paleolithic - Female idol called the " Venus of Chiozza" (Scandiano, Reggio Emilia province)

Rock engraving depicting a horse
Italy - Sicily Region - Monte Pellegrino Oriented Nature Reserve - Niscemi grotto. Rock engraving depicting a horse

France, Aquitaine, Decorated Grottoes of Vezere Valley, Lascaux Grotto, restoration intervention on upper Paleolithic
France - Aquitaine - Decorated Grottoes of the Vezere Valley (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Lascaux Grotto, restoration intervention on upper Paleolithic cave painting

Italy, Liguria, Grimaldi, frazione of Ventimiglia, Imperia, Balzi Rossi, entrance to cave of Caviglione
Italy - Liguria Region - Grimaldi, frazione of Ventimiglia, Imperia. Balzi Rossi, entrance to the cave of Caviglione

Venus of Monpazier
Prehistory, France, Paleolithic. Venus of Monpazier, height cm. 5.5

Mongolia, Gobi Desert, Gov-Altai province, Flint Valley (Tsakhiurtyn Hondii), Archaeological site of Tsagan Agui
Mongolia - Gobi Desert, Gov-Altai province - Flint Valley (Tsakhiurtyn Hondii) - Archaeological site of Tsagan Agui. Cave in which traces of Paleolithic human presence were found

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"Journey into the Paleolithic: Exploring Stone-Age Cave Paintings and Ancient Artifacts" Step back in time as we delve into the fascinating world of the Paleolithic era. From the breathtaking replica of Lascaux II cave paintings to the mesmerizing stone-age cave paintings found in Chauvet, France, these ancient artworks offer a glimpse into our distant past. In Chauvet, France, we are transported to a time when early humans expressed their creativity through intricate drawings on cave walls. The detailed depictions of animals and scenes from everyday life provide valuable insights into their culture and way of living. As we venture further, we encounter more captivating finds such as the Venus of Brassempouy - a small ivory figurine representing one of humanity's earliest known representations of a human face. This delicate artifact reminds us that art has always been an essential part of our existence. Moving across borders, Spain reveals its own treasure trove at Altamira Caves in Santillana de Mar. Here, bison come alive with remarkable realism on rock surfaces. These masterpieces showcase not only artistic talent but also an intimate connection between early humans and nature. Back in France, Pech Merle cave presents us with another extraordinary sight - dotted patterns adorning its walls like celestial constellations. These enigmatic markings leave us pondering their significance and purpose within this ancient society. The journey wouldn't be complete without mentioning the iconic Venus figures that have captivated archaeologists for centuries. From Venus of Laussel to various other iterations found throughout Europe during this period, these sculptures symbolize fertility and female power while shedding light on gender roles prevalent at that time. Finally, let's not forget about one of the most famous pieces from Lascaux - Bison from Nave. Standing tall at 7 feet and 5 inches high, this majestic creature showcases Style III artwork dating back to approximately 15, 000 B. C.