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Skulls Collection

Skulls, a fascinating symbol of life and death, have captivated human curiosity for centuries

Background imageSkulls Collection: Ossuary Chapel of skulls - Valletta, Malta

Ossuary Chapel of skulls - Valletta, Malta - destroyed by a bomb during World War II. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSkulls Collection: Primate skulls

Primate skulls. Coloured x-rays of the skulls of a gorilla (Gorilla gorilla, left), chimpanzee (Pan trogoldytes, centre) and human (Homo sapien, left)

Background imageSkulls Collection: Goddess Kali

Goddess Kali
The Goddess Kali, the malevolent aspect of Shivas wife Parvati. she wears a necklace of 50 human skulls & frequents cremation grounds

Background imageSkulls Collection: Sugar candy skulls, Day of the Dead, Patzcuaro, Michoacan state, Mexico, North America

Sugar candy skulls, Day of the Dead, Patzcuaro, Michoacan state, Mexico, North America

Background imageSkulls Collection: Sugar skull decorations for the Day of the Dead festival, San Miguel de Allende

Sugar skull decorations for the Day of the Dead festival, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico, North America

Background imageSkulls Collection: Ossuary Chapel of skulls - Valletta, Malta

Ossuary Chapel of skulls - Valletta, Malta - destroyed by a bomb during World War II. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSkulls Collection: Peking Man A new link in human evolution

Peking Man A new link in human evolution. Chimpanzee, Pithecanthropus, Peking Man and Piltdown Man (later shown to be a hoax). Date: 1929

Background imageSkulls Collection: A discussion on the Piltdown skull by John Cooke

A discussion on the Piltdown skull by John Cooke
Portrait group of well-known British scientists examining the Piltdown skull. This topical painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1915

Background imageSkulls Collection: Hunting Trophies - A Good Bag - British East Africa

Hunting Trophies - A Good Bag - British East Africa (Modern Kenya). Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSkulls Collection: Picture No. 10864938

Picture No. 10864938
Dog skull showing large canines Date:

Background imageSkulls Collection: American Alligator Skull - Florida - Southeastern USA

American Alligator Skull - Florida - Southeastern USA
KEL-1189 American Alligator Skull - Florida Southeastern USA Alligator mississippiensis Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSkulls Collection: Grey Nurse Sharks jaw - Cleaned jaw of Grey Nurse. Teeth have evolved to catch fish

Grey Nurse Sharks jaw - Cleaned jaw of Grey Nurse. Teeth have evolved to catch fish
VT-8576 Grey Nurse / Sand Tiger / Ragged-tooth Shark jaw - Cleaned jaw of Grey Nurse. Teeth have evolved to catch fish. Sharks with triangular teeth are potentially dangerous

Background imageSkulls Collection: Picture No. 11676149

Picture No. 11676149
Girl Head x-ray and silhouette double exposure Date:

Background imageSkulls Collection: Poe / Cask of Amontillado

Poe / Cask of Amontillado
THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO Fortunato, dressed as a clown, is duped into a trip to the vaults

Background imageSkulls Collection: Penitent Magdalen, (oil on canvas)

Penitent Magdalen, (oil on canvas)
7129325 Penitent Magdalen, (oil on canvas) by Fetti or Feti, Domenico (1589-1624); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Penitent Magdalen, Domenico Fetti, oil on canvas)

Background imageSkulls Collection: Saint Mary Magdalene penitent, 1625-27 (oil on canvas)

Saint Mary Magdalene penitent, 1625-27 (oil on canvas)
7062918 Saint Mary Magdalene penitent, 1625-27 (oil on canvas) by Cagnacci, Guido (1601-63); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Background imageSkulls Collection: Tout est vanite - All is Vanity par Gilbert, Charles Allan (1873-1929), c

Tout est vanite - All is Vanity par Gilbert, Charles Allan (1873-1929), c
FIA5403544 Tout est vanite - All is Vanity par Gilbert, Charles Allan (1873-1929), c. 1900 - Lithography - Private Collection by Gilbert

Background imageSkulls Collection: Sinanthropus, perhaps the lowest man known to science

Sinanthropus, perhaps the lowest man known to science: excavating Choukoutien Cave where Peking Man dwelt 100, 000 years ago, and moulding his image. Date: 1939

Background imageSkulls Collection: Hominid skulls, 3D computer images

Hominid skulls, 3D computer images
Hominid skulls. 3D computer images of Homo habilis (left) and Homo ergaster. These images were created using data from high resolution computed tomography (CT) scans of fossilised hominid skulls. H

Background imageSkulls Collection: Celebes (Crested) Macaque Skull - male - tropical forests

Celebes (Crested) Macaque Skull - male - tropical forests
KEL-1010 Celebes (Crested) Macaque Skull - male tropical forests Macaca nigra Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSkulls Collection: Three Billy Goats Gruff, 1908 (w / c on paper)

Three Billy Goats Gruff, 1908 (w / c on paper)
OVR423075 Three Billy Goats Gruff, 1908 (w/c on paper) by Munthe, Gerhard Peter Frantz Vilhelm (1849-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSkulls Collection: The Witches Sabbath

The Witches Sabbath
FIA5406459 The Witches Sabbath by Francken, Frans II (1581-1642); 56x83, 5 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Le sabbat des sorcieres - The Witches Sabbath - Frans Francken)

Background imageSkulls Collection: The Paris catacombs, Paris, France, Europe

The Paris catacombs, Paris, France, Europe

Background imageSkulls Collection: Picture No. 10870743

Picture No. 10870743
Mountain Gorilla Skull - holotype 1902, Museum fur Natuurkunde, Berlin (Gorilla g. beringei) Date:

Background imageSkulls Collection: Dinosaurs - Dilophosaurus Early Jurassic, Arizona. Theropod (flesh-eating) dinosaur

Dinosaurs - Dilophosaurus Early Jurassic, Arizona. Theropod (flesh-eating) dinosaur
FG-CB-758 Dinosaurs - Dilophosaurus Display at the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology, Drumheller, Alberta, Canada Early Jurassic, Arizona. Theropod (flesh-eating) dinosaur

Background imageSkulls Collection: Fossil skull of Australopithecus afarensis

Fossil skull of Australopithecus afarensis
JH-52 Fossil skull of Australopithecus afarensis - extinct hominid Australopithecus afarensis John Holmes contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageSkulls Collection: Mel Roy on the stage mid-nite, spook party talking skulls, s

Mel Roy on the stage mid-nite, spook party talking skulls, spirit slate writing, spirit table raising, ghosts from the dead. Date ca. 1935

Background imageSkulls Collection: Cows skull on salt flats, Death Valley National Monument, California

Cows skull on salt flats, Death Valley National Monument, California, United States of America, North America

Background imageSkulls Collection: Mexico, Mexico City, Aztec, Templo Mayor, Great Temple, Wall of Skulls, Metropolitan

Mexico, Mexico City, Aztec, Templo Mayor, Great Temple, Wall of Skulls, Metropolitan Cathedral in Background, Centro Historico

Background imageSkulls Collection: Animal Skull No2

Animal Skull No2
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Background imageSkulls Collection: Animal Skull No3

Animal Skull No3
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Background imageSkulls Collection: Animal Skull No1

Animal Skull No1
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Background imageSkulls Collection: Animal Skull No2

Animal Skull No2
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Background imageSkulls Collection: Animal Skull No3

Animal Skull No3
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Background imageSkulls Collection: Animal Skull No1

Animal Skull No1
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Background imageSkulls Collection: Illustration of Nukagiva Skulls, 1813. Creator: Unknown

Illustration of Nukagiva Skulls, 1813. Creator: Unknown
Illustration of Nukagiva Skulls, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Background imageSkulls Collection: Animal Skull No2

Animal Skull No2
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Background imageSkulls Collection: Animal Skull No3

Animal Skull No3
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Background imageSkulls Collection: Animal Skull No1

Animal Skull No1
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Background imageSkulls Collection: Animal Skull No2

Animal Skull No2
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Background imageSkulls Collection: Animal Skull No3

Animal Skull No3
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Background imageSkulls Collection: Animal Skull No1

Animal Skull No1
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Background imageSkulls Collection: Pllate 60 from Los Caprichos : Trials (Ensayos. ), 1799. Creator: Francisco Goya

Pllate 60 from Los Caprichos : Trials (Ensayos. ), 1799. Creator: Francisco Goya
Pllate 60 from Los Caprichos : Trials (Ensayos.), 1799

Background imageSkulls Collection: Kali / Tara, ca. 1885-90. Creator: Calcutta Art Studio

Kali / Tara, ca. 1885-90. Creator: Calcutta Art Studio
Kali/Tara, ca. 1885-90

Background imageSkulls Collection: Deaths head hawkmoth (Acherontia atropos). Captive bred in the UK

Deaths head hawkmoth (Acherontia atropos). Captive bred in the UK

Background imageSkulls Collection: Jaguar (Panthera onca) female yawning, native to Southern and Central America, captive

Jaguar (Panthera onca) female yawning, native to Southern and Central America, captive

Background imageSkulls Collection: Skull of male Urial sheep (Ovis vignei) on snow covered slope. Himalayas near Ulley

Skull of male Urial sheep (Ovis vignei) on snow covered slope. Himalayas near Ulley, Ladakh, India



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Skulls, a fascinating symbol of life and death, have captivated human curiosity for centuries. Primate skulls offer us a glimpse into our evolutionary past, reminding us of our shared ancestry with these intelligent creatures. In the Ossuary Chapel in Valletta, Malta, thousands of skeletal remains are meticulously arranged to create an eerie yet awe-inspiring sight. This macabre display serves as a poignant reminder of mortality and the transient nature of existence. Sugar skull decorations adorning the streets during the Day of the Dead festival in San Miguel de Allende bring vibrancy and color to this ancient Mexican tradition. These intricate designs pay homage to loved ones who have passed away while celebrating their lives with joyous festivities. Goddess Kali, often depicted with a necklace made from human skulls around her neck, represents both creation and destruction in Hindu mythology. Her fierce image reminds us that life is full of contrasts and cycles. Patzcuaro in Michoacan state, Mexico is renowned for its sugar candy skulls crafted during the Day of the Dead celebrations. These sweet treats not only satisfy taste buds but also honor deceased loved ones by capturing their essence through vibrant colors and delicate details. The Ossuary Chapel once again emerges in Valletta, Malta as it houses another collection - an enduring testament to mortality's grip on humanity throughout history. Its haunting presence invites introspection about our own impermanence. Artworks like "Penitent Magdalen" depict Saint Mary Magdalene seeking redemption through penance. The skull motif within such paintings serves as a memento mori – a reminder that death awaits all regardless of status or piety. Scientific discoveries like Peking Man shed light on our evolutionary journey by providing crucial links between species long gone but not forgotten. These ancient remains deepen our understanding of human origins while fueling further exploration into our collective past.