Skulls Collection (page 6)

St Francis being held up by an angel whilst in ecstasy, (painting)
7130055 St Francis being held up by an angel whilst in ecstasy, (painting) by Crispin of Viterbo (1668-1750); Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome

St. Mary Magdalene, 1678 (oil on canvas)
7352721 St. Mary Magdalene, 1678 (oil on canvas) by Piola, Domenico the Elder (1627-1703); 300x198 cm; Oratorio di Santa Maria Maddalena, Laigueglia, Liguria

Saint Mary Magdalene penitent, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7129359 Saint Mary Magdalene penitent, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Vouet, Simon (1590-1649); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Saint Mary Magdalene penitent)

The Vision of Saint Bruno (oil on panel)
868082 The Vision of Saint Bruno (oil on panel) by Mola, Pier Francesco (1612-66); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Bruno of Cologne (c.1030 - 6 October 1101)

St Jerome, (oil on canvas)
7129190 St Jerome, (oil on canvas) by Pittoni, Giovanni Battista (1687-1767); Museo della Citta, Rimini, Italy; (add.info.: St Jerome, Giambattista Pittoni, oil on canvas)

Vanitas, allegory of vanity, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7129371 Vanitas, allegory of vanity, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Bigot, Trophime (c.1595-p.1650); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Vanitas, allegory of vanity)

St Francis in meditation, c. 1606 (oil on canvas)
7063019 St Francis in meditation, c. 1606 (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); 128 x 97 cm; Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Jaws of Salmon shark (Lamna ditropis), Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA. July

Parish museum. Painting. Saint Jeronimo (San Jeronimo). Oil on canvas. Attributed to El Greco school
6265817 Parish museum. Painting. Saint Jeronimo (San Jeronimo). Oil on canvas. Attributed to El Greco school, by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614) (follower of)

Saint Dominic penitent. 1621 (oil on canvas)
AIS5332863 Saint Dominic penitent. 1621 (oil on canvas) by Florin, Alonso (fl.1621); (add.info.: FLORIN, Alonso (17th century) Toledo. Holy Cross Museum); Photo © Rotger/AIC

Male Neanderthal skull, front view
UIG5430351 Male Neanderthal skull, front view by Prehistoric; Natural History Museum, London, UK; Dorling Kindersley/UIG

A Surgeon (oil on canvas)
471563 A Surgeon (oil on canvas) by Cossiers, Jan (1600-71); 110x87 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Vanity portrait of the painter (oil on canvas)
471456 Vanity portrait of the painter (oil on canvas) by Lint, Peter van (1609-90); 85x64 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Mary Magdalene. 1887 (oil on canvas)
LAF470965 Mary Magdalene. 1887 (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 111.8x77.3 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

Crane Trepane, Corbieres cave (Aude) (object)
7305468 Crane Trepane, Corbieres cave (Aude) (object) by Prehistoric; Musee Archeologique, Narbonne, France; (add.info.: Crane trepane (trepanation) discovered in a cave in Corbieres

Vanitas Allegory: Death and a young woman, 1801-1900 (pen and black ink with touches of white body colour on paper)
7308244 Vanitas Allegory: Death and a young woman, 1801-1900 (pen and black ink with touches of white body colour on paper) by British School, (19th century); 22x16.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Mexican Catrina
Ignacio Arcas

Saint Francis in Prayer, c. 1620/1630 (oil on canvas)
7295254 Saint Francis in Prayer, c.1620/1630 (oil on canvas) by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); 116.2 x 85.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Signal German Propaganda Review, 1941 (print)
7292461 Signal German Propaganda Review, 1941 (print) by Girod, Charles (1897-1945); Musee de la resistance de Castellane, Alpes de Haute Provence

Portico (stone)
904690 Portico (stone) by Celtic, (3rd-2nd century BC); Musee de la Vieille Charite, Marseille, France

Saint Jerome in the Wilderness, 1585-90 (oil on canvas)
5860102 Saint Jerome in the Wilderness, 1585-90 (oil on canvas) by Veronese (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88) (workshop of); 134.8--176.6 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Alboin, King of the Lombards, forcing his wife Rosamund to drinf from the skull of her father Cunimund
7147842 Alboin, King of the Lombards, forcing his wife Rosamund to drinf from the skull of her father Cunimund, King of the Gepids (engraving) by Zick

Interieur des catacombes de l eglise Saint-Etienne a Vienne (engraving)
2783429 Interieur des catacombes de l eglise Saint-Etienne a Vienne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cauldron of the Sorceress, 1879 (charcoal on paper)
5860239 Cauldron of the Sorceress, 1879 (charcoal on paper) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 40.8--37.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Odilon Redon (1840-1916))

Curious Cemetery under the Capuchin Monastery, near Syracuse, engraved by Joseph Constantine Stadler (fl)
STC88439 Curious Cemetery under the Capuchin Monastery, near Syracuse, engraved by Joseph Constantine Stadler (fl.1780-1812) pub

The Triumph of Death (oil on panel)
XIR173138 The Triumph of Death (oil on panel) by Flemish School, (15th century); Musee du Berry, Bourges, France; (add.info.: The Triumph of Death; )

Cleopatra, Warrior Queen
S E Ong

Side of Cates new house, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Side of Cates new house. Malheur County, Oregon. [Cow Hollow. Animal skulls and Sam Cates great grandfathers gun, brought from South Carolina. The gun is 150 years old

Fray Pedro Gocial museum in San Franciscos convent, Quito, Ecuador. Statue of Saint Jerome (17th century)
7230068 Fray Pedro Gocial museum in San Franciscos convent, Quito, Ecuador. Statue of Saint Jerome (17th century, anonymous)(photography) by Unknown Artist

The Raising of the Son of Theophilus and Saint Peter enthroned, 1428-1480 (fresco)
7260223 The Raising of the Son of Theophilus and Saint Peter enthroned, 1428-1480 (fresco) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence

Portrait of Catherine Deshayes, by A. Coypel (engraving)
ELD4831909 Portrait of Catherine Deshayes, by A. Coypel (engraving) by Coypel, Antoine (1661-1722); (add.info.: " Affaire des Poisons" (Affair of the poison) portrait of Catherine Deshayes

Marie Madeleine penitente (oil on canvas)
JEB4853261 Marie Madeleine penitente (oil on canvas) by Pasqualino (Pasquale Rossi) (1639-1722); 71x59 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille

Illustration of Der Zauberlehrling, from Goethes Werke, 1882 (wood engraving)
5914891 Illustration of Der Zauberlehrling, from Goethes Werke, 1882 (wood engraving) by Barth, Ferdinand (1842-92); Private Collection

Capitalism, 1932(gouache on paper)
7083580 Capitalism, 1932(gouache on paper) by Wiener, Karl (1901-49); 39.2x31.1 cm; Vienna Museum, Austria; Austrian, out of copyright

The Ashantee War, reading the Queens Letter at the Palaver of Kings at Accra (engraving)
1049101 The Ashantee War, reading the Queens Letter at the Palaver of Kings at Accra (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War)

Study for Envy, c. 1898 (w / c)
6197981 Study for Envy, c.1898 (w/c) by Davidson, George Dutch (1879-1901); 34.9x10.9 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Saint Jerome. Peinture de Jacopo Palma il Giovane le jeune (1544-1628), huile sur toile, 1594
FIA5376100 Saint Jerome. Peinture de Jacopo Palma il Giovane le jeune (1544-1628), huile sur toile, 1594. Art italien, 16e siecle, manierisme. State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscou

Second Study for Envy, c. 1898 (w / c)
6197982 Second Study for Envy, c.1898 (w/c) by Davidson, George Dutch (1879-1901); 35.5x10.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Historiated initial M depicting the first men, from the Naturalis Historia by Pliny the Elder (vellum)
XIR379497 Historiated initial M depicting the first men, from the Naturalis Historia by Pliny the Elder (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

The Penitent Magdalene, c. 1812-71 (oil on panel)
7240815 The Penitent Magdalene, c.1812-71 (oil on panel) by Hayter, George (1792-1871); 56x46 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Magdalen seated, lost in contemplation)

The Penitent Magdalen, c. 1580-1609 (oil on canvas)
7240898 The Penitent Magdalen, c.1580-1609 (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609) (after); 35.5x25.4 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

The temptation of St Anthony (colour litho)
7150552 The temptation of St Anthony (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The temptation of St Anthony)

St Boniface felling Donars Oak, tree sacred to the pagan Germans, 8th Century (engraving)
7147950 St Boniface felling Donars Oak, tree sacred to the pagan Germans, 8th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Boniface felling Donars Oak)

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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.