Deceased Collection (#3)

Engraving depicting an alligator eating the carcase of a dead elephant, 19th century
5308925 Engraving depicting an alligator eating the carcase of a dead elephant, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an alligator eating the carcase of a dead elephant)

Death stealing a child from their devastated parents
3477998 Death stealing a child from their devastated parents; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting death stealing a child from their devastated parents, from Hans Holbein Simulachres de la Mort')

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119460 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119287 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119166 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119080 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An agricultural scene
3119079 An agricultural scene; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119074 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119072 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119069 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting depicting a wild hare
3119068 Egyptian tomb wall painting depicting a wild hare; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting depicting a wild hare from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119118 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The blind man being visited by death
3478605 The blind man being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the blind man being visited by death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A man going through a dead man's effects, 1850
3478629 A man going through a dead man's effects, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a man going through the effects of a recently deceased man)

The astrologer being visited by death
3478612 The astrologer being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the astrologer being visited by death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Parson giving comfort to a bereaved woman, 1850
3478268 A Parson giving comfort to a bereaved woman, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Parson giving comfort to a bereaved woman)

Infant mortality, 1850
3478346 Infant mortality, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting infant mortality: mother weeping for the loss of her baby who is being carried away by the Angel of Death)

A father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed, 1850
3478335 A father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed)

A dying man, 1850
3478330 A dying man, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a dying man in bed with his wife crying at the end of his bed. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A widow, 1850
3478264 A widow, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widow grieving for her loss, whilst her children look on. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A man at the grave of his wife, 1850
3478250 A man at the grave of his wife, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a man at the grave of his long-dead wife. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A young man wearing a black armband, 1850
3478247 A young man wearing a black armband, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young man wearing a black armband, which would be worn to show that the wearer was in mourning)

Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War
5304853 Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War.; (add.info.: Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War)

A daughter at her mother's deathbed, 1850
3478623 A daughter at her mother's deathbed, 1850 by Johnson, Herbert (1848-1906); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a daughter at her mother's deathbed)

Mourning custom of a Northern tribe of central Australia, c.1913 (b/w photo)
3033729 Mourning custom of a Northern tribe of central Australia, c.1913 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widows of a recently deceased man would cut off their hair)

John Calvin on his deathbed
3329504 John Calvin on his deathbed; (add.info.: Illustration of John Calvin (1509-1564) an influential French theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation on his deathbed

An agricultural scene
3119172 An agricultural scene; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119171 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting depicting a grasshopper
3119137 Egyptian tomb wall painting depicting a grasshopper; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting depicting a grasshopper, Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119091 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119090 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119083 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119078 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119075 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119469 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119274 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119272 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119268 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

King Henry II of France
5307438 King Henry II of France.; (add.info.: Wood engraving depicting King Henry II of France being fatally wounded during a tournament)

Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse
5304933 Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse.; (add.info.: Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse. Horses would usually be sent into the afterlife with their owner)

Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse
5304931 Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse.; (add.info.: Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse. Horses would usually be sent into the afterlife with their owner)

Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse
5304926 Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse.; (add.info.: Grave site of an Icelandic man and his horse. Horses would usually be sent into the afterlife with their owner)

An engraving depicting Old Father Time with his scythe and hourglass, 19th century
5311222 An engraving depicting Old Father Time with his scythe and hourglass, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1891); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting the fumigation of a ship after an outbreak of Cholera in Marseilles harbour, France
5311062 An engraving depicting the fumigation of a ship after an outbreak of Cholera in Marseilles harbour, France. In the first week in July the mortality rate was 24 per day

Cartoon titled disappointment in store depicts a man on his death bed being visited by his physician, 19th century
5309485 Cartoon titled disappointment in store depicts a man on his death bed being visited by his physician, 19th century; (add.info)

The reading of a will
5616104 The reading of a will; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the reading of a will of a recently deceased family member. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

A smallholder's cottage
5616074 A smallholder's cottage; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a smallholder's cottage interior in London. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1876); Universal History Archive/UIG

Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War, 15th century (tapestry)
5304847 Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War, 15th century (tapestry); (add.info.: Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War)

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"Remembering the Deceased: A Journey through History and Tragedy" Princess Alice with Grand Duke Louis of Hesse: A glimpse into the past, where love and royalty intertwine forever. Remington Family: Cherished memories captured in a single frame, their legacy lives on even after they are gone. Cobblestone walkway at Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France: Each step echoes stories of countless souls resting peacefully beneath these ancient stones. Formula One World Championship: Witnessing triumphs and tragedies on the racetrack that remind us how fragile life can be. Formula One World Championship Winner Wolfgang von Trips driving Ferrari 156: Celebrating his victory while mourning the loss of a talented driver who left an indelible mark on the sport. Roland Ratzenberger's tragic crash during Saturday qualifying session at San Marino Grand Prix: A somber reminder of the risks taken by these fearless athletes in pursuit of their passion. The bride of the dead (Decima to King Charles II's death by de Arenes): An intriguing tale shrouded in mystery and sorrow, capturing our fascination with death's enigmatic embrace. Death of Charles II of Spain (1661-1700): Marking an end to an era as Spain mourned its last Habsburg ruler, leaving behind a complex legacy for future generations to unravel. Tears of Love shed by the eminent City of Barcelona: In times when words fail us, tears become symbols that unite hearts grieving over lost loved ones—a poignant tribute from a city eternally connected to its departed souls. In this collection spanning history and tragedy, we honor those who have passed away—forever remembered within our hearts and minds.