After Life Collection (#5)

The resurrection of Christ. Detail. Painting by Paolo Caliari says Paolo Veronese
AIS5351991 The resurrection of Christ. Detail. Painting by Paolo Caliari says Paolo Veronese (1528-1588) Oil on canvas by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Pushkin Museum, Moscow

Miltons Paradise Lost - tepid cavesm and fens and shores
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore, from Miltons Paradise Lost. Meanwhile the tepid cavesm and fens and shores. Their brood as numerous hatch

The Dance of Death, allegorical artwork
The Dance of Death (1493). This artwork, by the German painter Michael Wolgemut (1434-1519), was published in the Liber chronicarum (Book of Chronicles, Nuremburg)

Angels with trumpets
Angels trumpeting in the sky. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Elijah in a chariot of fire
Elijah taken by an angel in a fiery chariot. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Etruscan sarcophagus with a female effigy
Etruscan sarcophagus with a single figure. Printed color halftone reproduction of an early 20th-century photograph

Etruscan sarcophagus with male and female effigies
Etruscan sarcophagus with two figures. Printed color halftone reproduction of an early 20th-century photograph

Arriving in Hell, 17th century woodcut
Arrival in Hell. 17th century woodcut illustration depicting a group of men arriving in Hell and being met by The Devil. This illustration comes from Compendium maleficarum by Maria Guazzo

Death on a pale horse
Death arriving on a pale horse, as written in the Book of Revelations. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a Benjamin West painting

Angel in moonlight
Angel flying in a moonlit sky. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Holy Grail in Wagners Lohengrin
Celebration of angels in the Prelude to Wagners " Lohengrin." Hand-colored reproduction of a 19th-century drawing by Fantin-Latour

Roman Art. Sarcophagus of Aurelia Kyrilla. Marble. Carlsb
Roman Art. Sarcophagus of Aurelia Kyrilla. Marble. C. 300 A.C. From Rome. Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

Tondals Vision (oil on panel)
XIR898329 Tondals Vision (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: (PE12661 RL3579 LB4779) Vision de Tondal.); Netherlandish

The Triumph of Death (oil on canvas)
XIR62290 The Triumph of Death (oil on canvas) by Caron, Antoine (1520-99) (school of); Musee d Histoire de la Medecine, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Resurrection of the Flesh, detail from the Last Judgement, 1499-1504 (fresco)
XIR60477 The Resurrection of the Flesh, detail from the Last Judgement, 1499-1504 (fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523); Duomo, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Last Judgement (Altarpiece): Detail of the Dagger
BAL41089 The Last Judgement (Altarpiece): Detail of the Dagger by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Gemaldegalerie der Bildenden Kunste, Vienna, Austria; Netherlandish, out of copyright

The Last Judgement (Altarpiece): Detail of the Cask
BAL41088 The Last Judgement (Altarpiece): Detail of the Cask by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Gemaldegalerie der Bildenden Kunste, Vienna, Austria; Netherlandish, out of copyright

The Last Judgement (altarpiece) (detail of Musical Instruments)
BAL41087 The Last Judgement (altarpiece) (detail of Musical Instruments) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Gemaldegalerie der Bildenden Kunste, Vienna, Austria; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Hell (oil on panel)
BAL40978 Hell (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (school of); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Dutch, out of copyright

The Last Judgement, 1615 (oil on panel)
XIR409295 The Last Judgement, 1615 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 81x54 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Pau, France; (add.info.: Le Jugement Dernier; ); Flemish, out of copyright

The Garden on Earthly Delights: Allegory of Luxury, central panel of triptych, c
XJL146296 The Garden on Earthly Delights: Allegory of Luxury, central panel of triptych, c.1500 (oil on panel) (detail) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Prado, Madrid, Spain; Netherlandish

The Triumph of Death, c. 1562 (oil on panel) (detail)
XJL146294 The Triumph of Death, c.1562 (oil on panel) (detail) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); 117x162 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Flemish, out of copyright

Hell, 1360-70 (fresco)
BAL130061 Hell, 1360-70 (fresco) by Master of the Triumph of Death, (fl.1360-80) (attributed to); Camposanto, Pisa, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Hell, 14th century (sinopia)
BAL130056 Hell, 14th century (sinopia) by Master of the Triumph of Death, (fl.1360-80) (attributed to); Camposanto, Pisa, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Triumph of Death, c. 1562 (oil on panel) (detail of 457)
XJL156438 The Triumph of Death, c.1562 (oil on panel) (detail of 457) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); 117x162 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: le triomphe de la mort; ); Flemish

Out-of-body state, conceptual artwork. This state is sometimes reported by those near death, represented by the pearly gates to heaven

North America, USA, North Carolina, Bakersville, gravestone engravings paired with soft transparent red roses, digitally altered

Funerary monument in an Egyptian style with hieroglyphs. The purpose of funerary text in ancient Egypt was usually to provide guidance to the newly deceased or the soon-to-be-deceased about how to

Mingechevir burial urn, 2nd century BC
Mingechevir burial urn. Human bones and artifacts found inside a burial urn (funerary urn) uncovered by archaeological excavations near the River Kura, in the city of Mingechevir, Azerbaijan

Goddess Maat
Relief of the goddess Maat dating from the New Kingdom X1X dynasty. Maat was the ancient Egyptian concept of truth, balance

Pyramid C009 / 7026
Pyramid, with its glowing tip circled. The pyramid shape has had many mysterious beliefs associated with it, and is famously found in the architecture of Ancient Egypt where they were built as tombs

Reaching out, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Reaching out. Conceptual image of a persons extended arm reaching out to a light source. This could represent a gesture of hope, praise, despair or belief

Christs descent into Limbo, 14th century
Christs descent into Limbo. Jesus Christ (left) bearing a flag and walking over a fallen door and a devil holding a key to bring salvation to those in Limbo

Illustration of the Works of Robert Blair, by W. Gardiner
A woman appears to be rising from a grave, her face is shrouded and she points at the moon. Floating around her are spirits and apparitions

Souls called to the Last Judgment
Resurrection of the dead, and weighing of souls at the Last Judgement. Lithograph reproduction of a manuscript miniature of the 13th century

PBIB2A-00003
Mary the Virgin, Queen of Heaven, presiding over an assembly of saints. 19th-century color lithograph reproduction of a 15th-century painting

PBIB2A-00022
Group of angels. Hand-colored engraving of a detail of a fresco by Benozzo Gozzoli, Medici-Riccardi Palace, Florence

Dante fragment, 14th century
Fragment of Dantes " Divina Commedia" manuscript, 1300s. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

The stepped pyramid, Saqqara (Sakkara), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statue of Horus at entrance to the Horus Temple, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Entrance, Horus Temple, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Interior, temple at Esna, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Ramses VI tomb, Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt

Ramses VI tomb, ceiling, Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt

Old Jewish cemetery, Josefov, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

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"After Life: A Journey Beyond the Veil of Mortality" In the bustling city of London, amidst towering tombstones and ancient trees, a mesmerizing sight unfolds. Rose-ringed parakeets take flight, their vibrant feathers painting streaks of color against the gray sky. As they soar towards their roost in an urban cemetery, one cannot help but wonder about the mysteries that lie beyond this earthly realm. Throughout history, humans have sought answers to what awaits us after death. From ancient civilizations to modern beliefs, various cultures have woven intricate tales and rituals surrounding the afterlife. The Book of the Dead from ancient Egypt guides souls through perilous realms with spells and incantations. Odin and Valkyries in Norse mythology select fallen warriors for eternal glory in Valhalla. The enigmatic Sphinx stands guard beside Kefren's pyramid at Giza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has fascinated generations with its connection to life beyond death. In Austria's Salzburg, Orpheus descends into Hades to rescue his beloved Eurydice from eternal darkness. In Rome's Hypogeum of Octavian family lies a poignant tribute to young Octavia Paolina - her image captured forever on frescoed walls as she journeys towards Elysium. And even Jesus himself raised Lazarus from his tomb in a powerful display of divine resurrection. From Tsekhons' book of the dead depicting souls being weighed for judgment to etchings showcasing Lazarus' miraculous return by artists like Rembrandt and Dürer - these depictions remind us that life transcends physical boundaries. As we gaze upon mosaics adorning Palermo's Palatine Chapel depicting "The Resurrection of Lazarus, " we are reminded that hope springs eternal even in our darkest moments. These artistic representations offer solace and provoke contemplation about what lies ahead when our mortal coil is shed.