Cercueil Collection

Egyptian sacorphage decorated with hieroglyphs - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History
FLO4726811 Egyptian sacorphage decorated with hieroglyphs - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)

Ancient Egypt: mummy in a sarcophagus, sarcophagus, bird urn, ibis mummy and the map of the rooms of a pyramid
FLO4573343 Ancient Egypt: mummy in a sarcophagus, sarcophagus, bird urn, ibis mummy and the map of the rooms of a pyramid - Egyptian mummies: mummy in coffin 1, coffin cover 2, bird urn 3

Egyptian architecture: pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and sarcophagus with hieroglyphs
FLO4620619 Egyptian architecture: pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and sarcophagus with hieroglyphs. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique

The Noble. The Noble, the high sword, tries in vain to free himself from the embrace of death
FLO4675681 The Noble. The Noble, the high sword, tries in vain to free himself from the embrace of death. The hourglass is on his coffin

Victorian tourists in the Egyptian Room at the British Museum. The Harpy tomb from the Zanthian Marbles, sarcophagi
FLO4669722 Victorian tourists in the Egyptian Room at the British Museum. The Harpy tomb from the Zanthian Marbles, sarcophagi, coffins and relics

Egyptian Sarcophagus with Hieroglyphs - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite
FLO4726830 Egyptian Sarcophagus with Hieroglyphs - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) Opening the Coffin of Charles I (1600-49) 1831 (oil on canvas)
XIR158239 Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) Opening the Coffin of Charles I (1600-49) 1831 (oil on canvas) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France

Cartoon depicting American President Ulysses Grant (1822-1885) and Uncle Sam at the White House
LSE4330445 Cartoon depicting American President Ulysses Grant (1822-1885) and Uncle Sam at the White House, who brought him a beer standing against the wall bearing the inscription " third

"The Wandering Jew ", song by Beranger, 19th century (engraving)
7211532 " The Wandering Jew ", song by Beranger, 19th century (engraving) by Worms, Jules (1832-1914); (add.info.: Illustration by Meyer, engraving Worms)

Violation of the cellars of the kings in the Basilica of Saint Denis in October 1793
JLJ4589451 Violation of the cellars of the kings in the Basilica of Saint Denis in October 1793. Painting by Hubert Robert (1733-1808), 18th century. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0.54 X 0.64m

Sarcophagus of Nakhti, chancellor during the reign of Sesostris I (c. 1956-c
SCP50419 Sarcophagus of Nakhti, chancellor during the reign of Sesostris I (c.1956-c.1911 BC) from Assiut, Middle Kingdom (wood) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC); 85x228x74 cm; Louvre, Paris

Paleochretian art: carved sarcophagus representing Christ with the apoters
JLJ4581440 Paleochretian art: carved sarcophagus representing Christ with the apoters. from the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome, mausolee of the Anicii. 390-400 AD

Illustration in Le Rire, 13 / 08 / 10 - The whims of cemetery workers (engraving)
ICA4864316 Illustration in Le Rire, 13/08/10 - The whims of cemetery workers (engraving) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); (add.info.: Illustration de Lucien Metivet (1863-1932) dans Le Rire

The skeleton of Death rides on a horse with a quack doctor, while only the village undertaker laments his death
FLO4690144 The skeleton of Death rides on a horse with a quack doctor, while only the village undertaker laments his death

Anniversaire de la mort de Napoleon 1er, 5 mai 1863 : messe commemorative celebree aux
XEE4164478 Anniversaire de la mort de Napoleon 1er, 5 mai 1863 : messe commemorative celebree aux Invalides, a Paris, en presence d ancien soldats de l armee napoleonienne

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"Cercueil: Exploring the Fascination with Death and Funerary Rituals in Art" From the somber opening of Oliver Cromwell unveiling the coffin of Charles I to Uncle Sam offering a beer to Ulysses Grant, death has been a subject that captivates artists throughout history. This 150-caption delves into various artworks and events that shed light on our macabre fascination with coffins. Intriguingly, we begin with an engraving depicting the violation of the cellars of kings in Basilica of Saint Denis during October 1793. The desecration serves as a reminder that even those who were once revered are not spared from mortality's grasp. Moving back further in time, we encounter ancient Egypt's ritual funeral ceremony captured beautifully in a colored engraving from 1866. The Sarcophagus of Nakhti, chancellor during Sesostris I's reign, transports us to an era where elaborate burial practices symbolized beliefs about afterlife. Paleochristian art takes center stage next as we explore Francois Borgia's carved sarcophagus representing Christ alongside his apostles. This artwork showcases how religion intertwines with death and mourning rituals across different cultures and periods. The whimsical side is not forgotten either; cemetery workers' antics depicted in Le Rire magazine add a touch of dark humor to our exploration. Meanwhile, Thomas Rowlandson's hand-colored copperplate illustrates Death riding on horseback alongside a quack doctor while only the village undertaker mourns their demise - reminding us all that death is inevitable for everyone. The Salon de 1843 painting presents monks transporting a coffin into the crypt at Basel Cathedral - highlighting how religious institutions have played significant roles in funerary traditions throughout history. Lastly, we commemorate Napoleon Bonaparte's death anniversary through an engraving capturing a commemorative mass held on May 5th, 1863.