Life After Death Collection (#4)

Christ and the Virgin ministering to the damned. Triptych, c. 1505-30 (oil on panel)
7340970 Christ and the Virgin ministering to the damned.Triptych, c.1505-30 (oil on panel) by Master of the Antwerp Adoration

Appearance of the risen Christ, 12th century (low relief)
7333951 Appearance of the risen Christ, 12th century (low relief) by Master of Cabestany (c.1130-80); (add.info.: Appearance of the risen Christ by Cabestany in Sant Pere de Rodes benedictine)

The Man of Sorrows, 1430 (oil on panel)
LAF470816 The Man of Sorrows, 1430 (oil on panel) by Campin, Robert (c.1378-1444); 36x28 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Assumption of the Virgin Mary, 1571-1630 (pen in black and ink with grey wash on paper)
7308264 The Assumption of the Virgin Mary, 1571-1630 (pen in black and ink with grey wash on paper) by Rottenhammer, Hans I or Johann (1564-1625); 15.4x10.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Ascension, Biblical Scene, Historical, Digital Reproduction of an Original 19th century Artwork
7279209 Ascension, Biblical Scene, Historical, Digital Reproduction of an Original 19th century Artwork by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascension, Biblical Scene)

Christ Raising Lazarus, painting by Peter Paul Rubens, 28 June 1577, 30 May 1640
7280214 Christ Raising Lazarus, painting by Peter Paul Rubens, 28 June 1577, 30 May 1640 by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ Raising Lazarus)

Assumption of Mary, High altar, 1624 (paint on agate stone)
6267506 Assumption of Mary, High altar, 1624 (paint on agate stone) by Stella, Jacques (1596-1657); Collegiata, Pastrana, Spain; (add.info.: Creator: Jacques Stella Colegiata, Pastrana)

The Life of St Martin of Tours stained glass window - Stained glass window of the Cathedrale de Chartres (ca)
JLJ4642627 The Life of St Martin of Tours stained glass window - Stained glass window of the Cathedrale de Chartres (ca. 1215-1225): detail of the life of Saint Martin de Tours: Top left

A child named Guillaume observes the torments of the damns in Enfer Miniature in "Le miroir historial"
LRI4665384 A child named Guillaume observes the torments of the damns in Enfer Miniature in " Le miroir historial" (Speculum Historiale) (ms. 1196 fol)

The Life of St Martin of Tours stained glass window - Stained glass window of the Cathedrale de Chartres (ca)
JLJ4642618 The Life of St Martin of Tours stained glass window - Stained glass window of the Cathedrale de Chartres (ca. 1215-1225): detail of the life of Saint Martin de Tours: Top in the center

Polyptych of the Nativity, c. 1500 (tempera & oil on panel)
7240599 Polyptych of the Nativity, c.1500 (tempera & oil on panel) by Lonhy, Antoine de (fl.1460-90) (workshop of); Chiesa parrocchiale di S

The Triumph of Death, c. 1608 (oil on oak)
3617960 The Triumph of Death, c.1608 (oil on oak) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 123.3x166.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: Copy after Pieter Brueghel the Elder)

Sketch for a Ceiling Fresco, c. 1740 (oil on canvas)
5862106 Sketch for a Ceiling Fresco, c.1740 (oil on canvas) by Ferretti, Giovanni Domenico (1692-1769); 65--50.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Head of a Damned Soul from Dantes "Inferno, "(verso), 1770-78(oil on canvas)
5861637 Head of a Damned Soul from Dantes " Inferno, " (verso), 1770-78(oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 40.6--29.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago

The Raising of the Son of Theophilus and Saint Peter enthroned, 1428-1480 (fresco)
7260223 The Raising of the Son of Theophilus and Saint Peter enthroned, 1428-1480 (fresco) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence

The student (colour litho)
7201358 The student (colour litho) by Juttner, Franz (1865-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The student. Illustration from Lustige Blatter, 1909.); © Look and Learn

Raising of Jairus daughter by Jesus Christ (engraving)
7185938 Raising of Jairus daughter by Jesus Christ (engraving) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raising of Jairus daughter by Jesus Christ)

The Gradual. Initial R: The Resurrection, c. 1500 (tempera, gold leaf and ink on parchment)
FIA5391766 The Gradual. Initial R: The Resurrection, c.1500 (tempera, gold leaf and ink on parchment) by Monza, Antonio da (fl.1480-1505); 64.1 x 43.5 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA

Altar, Catherine ND of Bayeux, 1771
7134855 Altar, Catherine ND of Bayeux, 1771 by Caffieri, Philippe (1714-1774); Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux 18th Bronze Altar by Philippe Caffiery Lainee 1771)

L Ascension du Christ avec l Etimasie (Hetimasie) (The Ascension of Christ with the Hetoimasia)
FIA5387448 L Ascension du Christ avec l Etimasie (Hetimasie) (The Ascension of Christ with the Hetoimasia) - Icone de Andreas Ritzos (1421-1492), tempera sur bois (71x47, 5 cm)

Altar, Cathedral ND of Bayeux, 1771
7135032 Altar, Cathedral ND of Bayeux, 1771 by Caffieri, Philippe (1714-1774); Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux 18th Bronze Altar by Philippe Caffiery Lainee 1771)

"The resurrection"Painting by Diego de la Puente (1586-1663), 17th century
AIS5382089 " The resurrection" Painting by Diego de la Puente (1586-1663), 17th century. by Puente, Diego de la (1586-1663)

The Supper at Emmaus, c. 1550 (pen, black ink & brown wash on paper)
7145316 The Supper at Emmaus, c.1550 (pen, black ink & brown wash on paper) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); The Devonshire Collections

Three Kings: Ralph, David and Anthony, undated (gouache on paper)
7231123 Three Kings: Ralph, David and Anthony, undated (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Three Kings: The tree of life, undated (gouache on paper)
7231122 Three Kings: The tree of life, undated (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Three Kings, undated (gouache on paper)
7231124 Three Kings, undated (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Repentant Mary Magdalene (colour litho)
7150455 Repentant Mary Magdalene (colour litho) by Chantron, Alexandre-Jacques (1842-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Repentant Mary Magdalene)

Mary Magdalene (colour litho)
7150419 Mary Magdalene (colour litho) by Courtat, Louis (c.1850-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Magdalene. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906).); © Look and Learn

Jesus Christ raising Lazarus from the dead (engraving)
7172461 Jesus Christ raising Lazarus from the dead (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11)

Christ in Limbo, 1867-1869 (Oil on Canvas)
7212082 Christ in Limbo, 1867-1869 (Oil on Canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Christ aux limbes, 1867-1869. Oil on Canvas)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Resurrection; Auferstechung (engraving)
7197388 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Resurrection; Auferstechung (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Resurrection; Auferstechung)

Christs Appearance after his Resurrection, St Matthew, Chapter 28, Verses 1-10 (engraving)
7193140 Christs Appearance after his Resurrection, St Matthew, Chapter 28, Verses 1-10 (engraving) by Titian (Tiziano Vecelli) (c.1488-1576) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Resurrection - Peinture de Damiane (active 14th century) - 14th century - Fresco - Saint Georges Monastery
DGA5609816 The Resurrection - Peinture de Damiane (active 14th century) - 14th century - Fresco - Saint Georges Monastery, Ubisi © FineArtImages/Leemage by Byzantine

"L incredulite de saint Thomas"(The Incredulity of Saint Thomas)
FIA5398487 " L incredulite de saint Thomas" (The Incredulity of Saint Thomas) Peinture de Giovanni Francesco Barbieri dit Guercino (ou le Guerchin) (1591-1666) vers 1621 Dim 80, 2x108

The Dormition of the Virgin, Russian Icon, 13th century (tempera on wood)
FIA5334229 The Dormition of the Virgin, Russian Icon, 13th century (tempera on wood) by Russian School (13th century); State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow; (add.info.: State Tretyakov Gallery)

Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene (colour litho)
7153789 Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene)

Jesus Christ appearing to two disciples on the road to Emmaus (engraving)
7172480 Jesus Christ appearing to two disciples on the road to Emmaus (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jesus Christ raising the son of the widow of Nain from the dead (engraving)
7172443 Jesus Christ raising the son of the widow of Nain from the dead (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Resurrection of a dead man after his body touched the bones of Elisha (engraving)
7172382 Resurrection of a dead man after his body touched the bones of Elisha (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jesus appearing to two disciples on the road to Emmaus (engraving)
7149665 Jesus appearing to two disciples on the road to Emmaus (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ascensio D N J Chr (chromolitho)
7188665 Ascensio D N J Chr (chromolitho) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascensio D N J Chr)

The angel ascends (engraving)
7192782 The angel ascends (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The angel ascends)

Resurrectio D N J Chr (chromolitho)
7188662 Resurrectio D N J Chr (chromolitho) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Resurrectio D N J Chr)

Resurrection of Jesus Christ (engraving)
7172477 Resurrection of Jesus Christ (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Matthew 28)

Beati, non qui viderunt et crediderunt (chromolitho)
7188674 Beati, non qui viderunt et crediderunt (chromolitho) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beati, non qui viderunt et crediderunt)

The Resurrection (engraving)
7182243 The Resurrection (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Resurrection. Illustration for The Calendar of the Prayer-Book Illustrated (James Parker)

Torments of hell (copper engraving)
7201485 Torments of hell (copper engraving) by Vos, Maarten de (1532-1603) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torments of hell)

La loi et la grace - Law and Grace - Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553) - 1529 - Tempera on panel - 72x88
FIA5399363 La loi et la grace - Law and Grace - Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553) - 1529 - Tempera on panel - 72x88, 5 - National Gallery, Prague by Cranach

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"Journeying Beyond: Exploring the Mysteries of Life After Death" Intricate as the Dharmachakra, the Wheel of Transmigratory Existence, it has captivated human imagination across cultures and centuries. From ancient papyrus scrolls depicting the psychostasis, where souls are weighed for their eternal fate, to marble sculptures like "Psyche revived by the kiss of Love, " art has sought to unravel this enigmatic realm. Religious narratives offer glimpses into this ethereal dimension. In Antonio Canova's masterpiece, "Amore e psiche, " Love breathes life into Psyche, symbolizing resurrection and rebirth. Similarly, Jesus raising Lazarus from his tomb in a poignant engraving reminds us that death is not always final but can be transcended. The Little Resurrection of Lazarus etching portrays hope amidst despair while The Pilgrims of Emmaus etching invites contemplation on spiritual encounters beyond earthly existence. Mosaics adorning The Palatine Chapel depict Lazarus' resurrection with vibrant colors and intricate details - an artistic testament to faith's transformative power. Byzantine frescoes in Cyprus reveal Michael Archangel's role in resurrecting Lazarus while Stories of Saint Nicholas tempera paintings delve into miraculous tales that bridge mortality and eternity. Francesco Albani's St Elizabeth in glory painting captures celestial bliss while Marcantonio Bassetti's Paradise canvas offers a glimpse into heavenly realms. Pinturicchio's Virgin Mary's assumption panel transports viewers to a moment when mortal limitations were overcome by divine grace. These works remind us that life after death is not merely an abstract concept but a source of solace and wonder throughout history. As we contemplate these artistic expressions inspired by beliefs about what lies beyond our earthly existence, we find ourselves drawn into profound questions about our own mortality and what may await us on the other side.