Ribcage Collection

Human arm musculature, artwork F007 / 1810
Human arm musculature, computer artwork

Dog skeleton, artwork F006 / 2267
Dog skeleton, computer artwork

Teddy. Bear in Skeleton Ink Drawing
Johan Liewendahl

Mitsukuni and the Skeleton Specter (image 3 of 3), mid 1840s. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Mitsukuni and the Skeleton Specter (image 3 of 3), mid 1840s

Giraffa camelopardalis (Giraffe), skeleton, 1779. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Giraffa camelopardalis (Giraffe), skeleton, 1779

Study of the Human Figure, Lateral View, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body
XYC261323 Study of the Human Figure, Lateral View, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that of a Tiger and a Common Fowl

Study of the Human Figure, Lateral View, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body
XYC261321 Study of the Human Figure, Lateral View, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that of a Tiger and a Common Fowl

New life
Balazs Solti

DDE-90022306
Tanzania: Serengeti National Park, Soit le Motonyi, male lion ('Panthera leo') lying down near carcass. July Date: 28/01/2006

Emaciated Siddhartha, 1850 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Emaciated Siddhartha, 1850/1900

Corpus from a Processional Cross, 1370 / 1430. Creator: Unknown
Corpus from a Processional Cross, 1370/1430

Anatomical Study of the Human Skeleton, 1896 (chromolithograph)
2622453 Anatomical Study of the Human Skeleton, 1896 (chromolithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antique anatomical study of the human skeleton)

A camel pulling a carriage across the Gobi Desert, Asia
KW403233 A camel pulling a carriage across the Gobi Desert, Asia, from From Paris to Pekin over Siberian Snows by Victor Meignan

Comparison of the shape of the chest and ribcage of the Venus de Milo with that of a late 19th Century French socialite
3097170 Comparison of the shape of the chest and ribcage of the Venus de Milo with that of a late 19th Century French socialite (engraving) by German School

Vintage Anatomical Print of the Human Skeleton, 1912 (screen print)
3034948 Vintage Anatomical Print of the Human Skeleton, 1912 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage anatomical print of the human skeleton; screen print)

Illustration of the gliding lizard - Draco Volans 1831 (colour engraving)
746728 Illustration of the gliding lizard - Draco Volans 1831 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Draco volans, or the Flying Dragon)

225804

Calatrava Lines
Christopher Budny

Man Looking at Two Chest X-Rays

Emblem, Steeplechase Mare, c1879. Creator: Unknown
Emblem, Steeplechase Mare, c1879. From " The Book of the Horse", by S. Sidney. [Cassell & Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York, Melbourne]

Jean-Paul Laurens, 1881 (bronze)
XBP390727 Jean-Paul Laurens, 1881 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Musee Rodin, Paris, France; (add.info.: Jean-Paul Laurens (1838-1921)

Pieta, 1927. A print from Flemish and Belgian art 1300-1900, The Exhibition organised by the Anglo-Belgian Union at Burlington House, London

Diligence, c1850-1890. Artist: Stanislas Lepine
Diligence, 20th Century. c1850-1890. Although generally not considered an Impressionist painter, Stanislas participated in the first Impressionist exhibition held in 1874

Thomas Willis, physician, 1742. Artist: George Vertue
Thomas Willis, physician, 1742. To the left of his portrait are parts of a skull and a diagram of the spine and ribcage. To the right are several books

Wooden Ancestor Figure from Easter Island, Polynesia, c19th century. Known as an emaciated man - worn with others hanging from the waist in dances at feasts

Buddha with daughters of Sena, Gandhara Style, c2nd-3rd century. Before his enlightenment and emaciated by austerities, Buddha receives food from the daughters of Sena, Gandhara Style

Haida tribe Native American figure of a medicine man
Haida tribe Native North American wooden figure of a shaman prepared for burial. The inscription says: This man was lost in the woods. He fell and broke both legs and was found as represented here

Figure of a Medicine Man, Haida Tribe, Pacific Northwest Coast Indian. Figure of a Medicine Man who fell in the wood, broke both legs and starved to death. Museum of Mankind, London

Human rib cage, jaw bones, neck vertabrae leading to sternum, collar bones and ribcage, spinal column continuing to pelvis, front view

Anatomy skeleton
Diagram of the human skeleton from front and back

Crocodile (Crocodylidae), internal anatomy, cross-section

Human arm musculature, artwork F007 / 1379
Human arm musculature, computer artwork

Female skeleton and organs, artwork
Female skeleton and organs and blood vessels, artwork

Upper part of human skeleton, skull, spinal column, ribcage, shoulders, collar bones, upper arms and pelvis, front view

Human thorax, shoulder girdle, and pelvis posterior view

CIVIL WAR: UNBURIED DEAD. View of skeletal remains and uniforms several months after the battle in Gaines Mill, Virginia. Photography by John Reekie, April 1865

Human musculature, artwork F007 / 4130
Human musculature, computer artwork

Human arm musculature, artwork F007 / 4029
Human arm musculature, computer artwork

Human musculature, artwork F007 / 4829
Human musculature, computer artwork

Human musculature, artwork F007 / 3311
Human musculature, computer artwork

X-Ray - Ribcage and internal organs of the upper abdomen. Part of Box 165 Boswell Collection - X-Rays. Date: circa 1900

Village elder, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1890s

WWI: REFUGEES, 1919. A starving boy in northern Palestine, whose parents were both killed during World War I. Photograph, 1919

Digital cross section illustration of human lung with pollen allergens in trachea and bronchioles ca

Skeleton of a Mylodon (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF137488 Skeleton of a Mylodon (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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The ribcage, a fascinating structure that protects our vital organs and supports the human arm musculature. From ancient artwork like F007 / 1810's depiction of a dog skeleton to the intricate details of an anatomy skeleton, it has always captivated artists and scientists alike. But the ribcage is not just about bones; it symbolizes new life as well. In the art of nudes, such as DDE-90022306 or Emaciated Siddhartha from 1850/1900 by an unknown creator, we see how this skeletal framework represents both vulnerability and strength. Even in religious artifacts like Corpus from a Processional Cross (1370/1430), its presence signifies faith and spirituality. And in Anatomical Study of the Human Skeleton (1896 chromolithograph) or Vintage Anatomical Print of the Human Skeleton (1912 screen print), we witness meticulous studies that have shaped medical knowledge for centuries. The ribcage's shape can also be compared across different cultures and time periods. For instance, an engraving comparing Venus de Milo's chest with that of a late 19th Century French socialite highlights how beauty standards have evolved over time. Beyond humans, even animals are connected to this remarkable structure. Imagine a camel pulling a carriage across Asia's vast Gobi Desert – their robust ribcages endure harsh conditions while carrying precious cargo. Intricate yet resilient, symbolic yet scientific – the ribcage remains an enigma worth exploring through various lenses: art, history, anatomy. It reminds us of our mortality but also celebrates our resilience as living beings.