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Gravestones Collection (#9)

"Whispers of the Past: Exploring Gravestones Across Europe and Beyond" Turville village and windmill

Background imageGravestones Collection: St Andrew village church in Alfriston, East Sussex, England

St Andrew village church in Alfriston, East Sussex, England

Background imageGravestones Collection: Old Marazion Cemetery and view of St. Michael`s Mount, Cornwall, England

Old Marazion Cemetery and view of St. Michael`s Mount, Cornwall, England

Background imageGravestones Collection: St Eadburgha`s Church graveyard at Broadway, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

St Eadburgha`s Church graveyard at Broadway, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

Background imageGravestones Collection: St Eadburgha`s Church at Broadway, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

St Eadburgha`s Church at Broadway, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

Background imageGravestones Collection: Cille Choirill Cemetery at Achluachrach, Roy Bridge, Highlands, Scotland, Great Britain

Cille Choirill Cemetery at Achluachrach, Roy Bridge, Highlands, Scotland, Great Britain

Background imageGravestones Collection: Cemetery of the former Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh, Scotish Borders, Scotland, Great Britain

Cemetery of the former Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh, Scotish Borders, Scotland, Great Britain

Background imageGravestones Collection: Tombstones of important people from Loket situated at courtyard of Loket Castle, Loket

Tombstones of important people from Loket situated at courtyard of Loket Castle, Loket, Sokolov District, Karlovy Vary Region, Bohemia, Czech Republic

Background imageGravestones Collection: USA, Bennington, Old First Church Burying Ground, gravestones with US flag

USA, Bennington, Old First Church Burying Ground, gravestones with US flag

Background imageGravestones Collection: Remuh Cemetery, Kazimierz, Krakow, Poland, Europe

Remuh Cemetery, Kazimierz, Krakow, Poland, Europe

Background imageGravestones Collection: France, Nord-Pas de Calais Region, Neuville St-Vst, World War One German military

France, Nord-Pas de Calais Region, Neuville St-Vst, World War One German military cemetery, Christian crosses

Background imageGravestones Collection: France, Picardy Region, Somme Department, Somme Battlefields, Thiepval, Memorial to

France, Picardy Region, Somme Department, Somme Battlefields, Thiepval, Memorial to World War One British troops, Allied cemetery, grave of unknown soldier

Background imageGravestones Collection: France, Nord-Pas de Calais Region, Souchez, Notre Dame de Lorette, World War One French

France, Nord-Pas de Calais Region, Souchez, Notre Dame de Lorette, World War One French War Memorial, military cemetery

Background imageGravestones Collection: Cesar Baldaccinis Gravestone, Montparnasse Cemetery, Montparnasse, Paris, France

Cesar Baldaccinis Gravestone, Montparnasse Cemetery, Montparnasse, Paris, France, Western Europe

Background imageGravestones Collection: Man Ray and Juliet Rays Gravestone, Montparnasse Cemetery, Montparnasse, Paris

Man Ray and Juliet Rays Gravestone, Montparnasse Cemetery, Montparnasse, Paris, France, Western Europe

Background imageGravestones Collection: Serge Gainsbourgs Gravestone, Montparnasse Cemetery, Montparnasse, Paris, France

Serge Gainsbourgs Gravestone, Montparnasse Cemetery, Montparnasse, Paris, France, Western Europe

Background imageGravestones Collection: USA, New York, Finger Lakes Region, Elmira, grave of writer Mark Twain

USA, New York, Finger Lakes Region, Elmira, grave of writer Mark Twain

Background imageGravestones Collection: USA, Virginia, Arlington, Arlington National Cemetery, graves of former US President

USA, Virginia, Arlington, Arlington National Cemetery, graves of former US President John Fitzgerald Kennedy and his wife, Jaqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis

Background imageGravestones Collection: USA, Virginia, Richmond, Hollywood Cemetery, graves of Confederate soldiers

USA, Virginia, Richmond, Hollywood Cemetery, graves of Confederate soldiers

Background imageGravestones Collection: Azerbaijan, Baku, Fexri Xiyaban, Alley of Honor, cemetery of Azeri leaders, tomb of

Azerbaijan, Baku, Fexri Xiyaban, Alley of Honor, cemetery of Azeri leaders, tomb of Heydar Aliyev, former President

Background imageGravestones Collection: Lithuania, Vilnius, Vilnius Military Cemetery, tomb containing the heart and mother

Lithuania, Vilnius, Vilnius Military Cemetery, tomb containing the heart and mother of Polish Marshal Josef Pilsudki who was responsible for Polands annexation of Vilnius in 1921

Background imageGravestones Collection: Lithuania, Vilnius, Rasu Cemetery, gravestones

Lithuania, Vilnius, Rasu Cemetery, gravestones

Background imageGravestones Collection: Tomb stone, war grave, graveyard, Foehr Island, Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland

Tomb stone, war grave, graveyard, Foehr Island, Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland

Background imageGravestones Collection: Grave of German War Victims, Friedrichstadt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Grave of German War Victims, Friedrichstadt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Background imageGravestones Collection: Gravestones in the Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic

Gravestones in the Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic

Background imageGravestones Collection: Saftar Jung Tomb, Delhi, c. 1890s (platinum print)

Saftar Jung Tomb, Delhi, c. 1890s (platinum print)
XOS5884084 Saftar Jung Tomb, Delhi, c. 1890s (platinum print) by Plate, Ltd. Ceylon (fl.1900-20); 22.8x27.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By A. W. A)

Background imageGravestones Collection: Tomb of Julian de Medici (Giuliano de Medici (1478-1516). Detail of the allegory of the night

Tomb of Julian de Medici (Giuliano de Medici (1478-1516). Detail of the allegory of the night
BEN5480727 Tomb of Julian de Medici (Giuliano de Medici (1478-1516). Detail of the allegory of the night. Sculpture by Michelangelo Buonarroti known as Michelangelo (Michelangelo or Michelangelo)

Background imageGravestones Collection: Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre-Dame). Interior. Epitaph of Jean de Libourc. 1470. Detail (photo)

Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre-Dame). Interior. Epitaph of Jean de Libourc. 1470. Detail (photo)
8608381 Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre-Dame). Interior. Epitaph of Jean de Libourc. 1470. Detail (photo) by French School, (15th century); (add.info.: Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Saint-Omer, Hauts-de-France)

Background imageGravestones Collection: Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre-Dame). Interior. Epitaph of Jean de Libourc. 1470. Detail (photo)

Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre-Dame). Interior. Epitaph of Jean de Libourc. 1470. Detail (photo)
8608384 Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre-Dame). Interior. Epitaph of Jean de Libourc. 1470. Detail (photo) by French School, (15th century); (add.info.: Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Saint-Omer, Hauts-de-France)

Background imageGravestones Collection: Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre-Dame). Interior. Epitaph of Michel Ponche. 1436 (photo)

Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre-Dame). Interior. Epitaph of Michel Ponche. 1436 (photo)
8608368 Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre-Dame). Interior. Epitaph of Michel Ponche. 1436 (photo) by French School, (15th century); (add.info.: Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Saint-Omer, Hauts-de-France)

Background imageGravestones Collection: Tutankhamun sarcophagus, 18th dynasty (gold)

Tutankhamun sarcophagus, 18th dynasty (gold)
535714 Tutankhamun sarcophagus, 18th dynasty (gold) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); (add.info.: 18th dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh)

Background imageGravestones Collection: Tomb of Tutankhamun (dc1340 BC) (photo)

Tomb of Tutankhamun (dc1340 BC) (photo)
532442 Tomb of Tutankhamun (dc1340 BC) (photo) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); (add.info.: ): Sarcophagus containing gold coffin of the king which held his mummy

Background imageGravestones Collection: Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the King in 1923 (photo)

Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the King in 1923 (photo)
1749632 Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the King in 1923 (photo) by Burton, Harry (1879-1940); (add.info)

Background imageGravestones Collection: Hieroglyph, Tomb of Ramses IX, Luxor

Hieroglyph, Tomb of Ramses IX, Luxor
8587274 Hieroglyph, Tomb of Ramses IX, Luxor by Egyptian; Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Background imageGravestones Collection: A tomb near the Nile cataracts, Egypt, 1880 (engraving)

A tomb near the Nile cataracts, Egypt, 1880 (engraving)
7073066 A tomb near the Nile cataracts, Egypt, 1880 (engraving) by Benett, Hippolyte Leon (1839-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tomb near the Nile cataracts, Egypt)

Background imageGravestones Collection: Tomb of Carlo Marsuppini, c.1453-55 (marble)

Tomb of Carlo Marsuppini, c.1453-55 (marble)
3527845 Tomb of Carlo Marsuppini, c.1453-55 (marble) by Desiderio da Settignano (1428-64); Santa Croce, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

Background imageGravestones Collection: Greek Art: A young swimmer diving. Fresco of the grave of the 'diver', Paestum

Greek Art: A young swimmer diving. Fresco of the grave of the "diver", Paestum
PCT4293609 Greek Art: A young swimmer diving. Fresco of the grave of the "diver", Paestum by Etruscan, (5th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum, Capaccio, Salerno

Background imageGravestones Collection: Their Country Was Calling, c.1770-1959 (print)

Their Country Was Calling, c.1770-1959 (print)
3672445 Their Country Was Calling, c.1770-1959 (print) by White, Smith & Company (19th-early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageGravestones Collection: Fishing scene on the tomb of a noble in Saqqara (relief)

Fishing scene on the tomb of a noble in Saqqara (relief)
THT4306365 Fishing scene on the tomb of a noble in Saqqara (relief); (add.info.: Ancient Egypt: Saqqarah (or Saqqara or Sakkarah): necropolis of the Old Empire, tomb of noble

Background imageGravestones Collection: Near The Lake Where Droopd The Willow, c.1770-1959 (print)

Near The Lake Where Droopd The Willow, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673733 Near The Lake Where Droopd The Willow, c.1770-1959 (print) by Hewitt, John Hill (1801-90); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageGravestones Collection: Tomb of Carlo Marsuppini, c.1453-55 (marble)

Tomb of Carlo Marsuppini, c.1453-55 (marble)
3527846 Tomb of Carlo Marsuppini, c.1453-55 (marble) by Desiderio da Settignano (1428-64); Santa Croce, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

Background imageGravestones Collection: Tomb of Carlo Marsuppini, c.1453-55 (marble)

Tomb of Carlo Marsuppini, c.1453-55 (marble)
3527844 Tomb of Carlo Marsuppini, c.1453-55 (marble) by Desiderio da Settignano (1428-64); Santa Croce, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

Background imageGravestones Collection: Greek Art: A young swimmer diving. Fresco of the grave of the 'diver'

Greek Art: A young swimmer diving. Fresco of the grave of the "diver". From the southern cemetery of Paestum
PCT4293600 Greek Art: A young swimmer diving. Fresco of the grave of the "diver". From the southern cemetery of Paestum

Background imageGravestones Collection: Hippopotamus detail in the tomb of Ti, Saqqara, 5th dynasty (relief)

Hippopotamus detail in the tomb of Ti, Saqqara, 5th dynasty (relief)
THT4306266 Hippopotamus detail in the tomb of Ti, Saqqara, 5th dynasty (relief) by Egyptian 5th Dynasty (c.2494-2345 BC); (add.info)

Background imageGravestones Collection: Gothic Gravestone Designs

Gothic Gravestone Designs
A lithographic plate produced by Day and Sons, showing a pair of designs for gothic gravestones, each bearing the general form of a cross, with circular motifs containing flowers

Background imageGravestones Collection: St Brelade's Church and Fisherman's Chapel, Jersey

St Brelade's Church and Fisherman's Chapel, Jersey, Channel Isles

Background imageGravestones Collection: Llandrillo - Old Church, Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay, Wales

Llandrillo - Old Church, Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay, Wales. Date: 1904

Background imageGravestones Collection: All Saints, Loughborough, Leicestershire

All Saints, Loughborough, Leicestershire
All Saints Church, Loughborough, Leicestershire. The church dates from the 14th century; the tower from the 15th century. Date: 1903

Background imageGravestones Collection: South Street, Blewbury, Berkshire

South Street, Blewbury, Berkshire
St Michael the Archangel parish church in the village of Blewbury, Berkshire. The building dates back to the 11th century; has a 13th-century south aisle




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"Whispers of the Past: Exploring Gravestones Across Europe and Beyond" Turville village and windmill, Buckinghamshire: A serene resting place amidst picturesque landscapes, where gravestones tell tales of lives lived in harmony with nature. Memorial Wall Constructed from Old Jewish Gravestones, Remuh Synagogue Cemetery, Kazimierz: A poignant tribute to a rich heritage, as ancient gravestones find new purpose in preserving memories for generations to come. Ruins of Saint Duthus Chapel in Tain, Scotland: Amongst crumbling walls and weathered gravestones lies a testament to faith's enduring presence through the passage of time. Distillery Rd. Pres. Church, Limavady: In this hallowed ground lie stories etched on gravestones that reflect the resilience and unwavering spirit of a community united by their shared beliefs. All Saints Church, Cranham, Essex: General James Oglethorpe finds eternal rest here; his legacy intertwined with the names engraved upon these solemn gravestones. St. Cainnech Cathedral with a round tower, Kilkenny County Kilkenny Ireland: Amidst architectural marvels stands an array of weathered gravestones silently narrating tales that span centuries within these sacred grounds. Grammar School at Dorchester Oxfordshire 1827 (engraving): Timeless wisdom echoes through aged stones as they bear witness to countless scholars who once roamed these halls seeking knowledge and enlightenment. Tewkesbury Abbey 1898 Creator Unknown : Within this grand abbey's shadowy corners lie intricately carved gravestones that whisper stories of devotion and reverence for those who have passed into eternity. Rathmichael Old Church Shankill Co Dublin : Ancient Celtic crosses stand tall beside moss-covered gravesites; each worn stone commemorates lives lived and loved in this tranquil corner of Ireland.