Mourner Collection (#4)

Mater Dolorose and Man of Sorrows (oil on panel)
490111 Mater Dolorose and Man of Sorrows (oil on panel) by Flemish School, (15th century); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Lamentation over the Dead Christ with St. John and the Holy Women, 1614 (oil on panel)
3470257 Lamentation over the Dead Christ with St. John and the Holy Women, 1614 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 56x75.5 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Detail of Death of the Virgin (oil on panel)
490096 Detail of Death of the Virgin (oil on panel) by Goes, Hugo van der (c.1440-82); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: See also 490095.); © Art in Flanders

Detail of Lamentation (oil on panel)
489906 Detail of Lamentation (oil on panel) by Master of the Legend of St. Lucy (fl.1475-1505); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Mater Dolorosa (oil on panel)
490112 Mater Dolorosa (oil on panel) by Flemish School, (15th century); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: See also 490111. ); © Art in Flanders

Death of the Virgin (oil on panel)
490095 Death of the Virgin (oil on panel) by Goes, Hugo van der (c.1440-82); 147.8x122.5 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Holy Women at the Tomb of Christ, 1890 (oil on canvas)
471145 The Holy Women at the Tomb of Christ, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 259x160.5 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

The Death of Hyacinth, 1920 (oil on canvas)
1769782 The Death of Hyacinth, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Morley, Harry (1881-1943); 95.4x109.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Hyacinth. Harry Morley (1881-1943). Oil on canvas

The death of Gabriele d Annunzio (colour litho)
2783777 The death of Gabriele d Annunzio (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Gabriele d Annunzio)

Ms 115 f. 425v Lancelot Killing Sir Agravain (vellum)
REV128470 Ms 115 f.425v Lancelot Killing Sir Agravain (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France

Window depicting Pieta (stained glass)
PC344936 Window depicting Pieta (stained glass) by English School, (15th century); Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, East Harling, Norfolk, UK; (add.info.: Norwich School; )

Lamentation of Christ with St John, Mary Magdalene, Mary-Salome, Joseph of Arimathea and the Virgin (oil on canvas)
898930 Lamentation of Christ with St John, Mary Magdalene, Mary-Salome, Joseph of Arimathea and the Virgin (oil on canvas) by Albani, Francesco (1578-1660); 43.5x31.5 cm; Louvre, Paris

Death of Meleager (black pencil on paper)
XIR414622 Death of Meleager (black pencil on paper) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 15.2x21.1 cm; Louvre (Cabinet de dessins), Paris

Death of Meleager (pen & brown ink & grey wash & pierre noire on paper)
XIR414620 Death of Meleager (pen & brown ink & grey wash & pierre noire on paper) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 13.9x21.3 cm; Louvre (Cabinet de dessins), Paris

Jesus Mourned by the Virgin (oil on canvas)
899078 Jesus Mourned by the Virgin (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 152x179 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes, France; (add.info.: PE6951)

A Sons Grave, 1915 (colour litho)
STC312875 A Sons Grave, 1915 (colour litho) by Broca, Alexis de (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Original in watercolour; ); The Stapleton Collection

The Descent from the Cross (bronze)
XIR438839 The Descent from the Cross (bronze) by Riccio, Andrea (or Briosco, Andrea) (1470-1532); Museo Horne, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Deposition de croix; )

Wings from an altar piece depicting the Crucifixion and diverse saints, c. 1400 (tempera on wood)
BFM286504 Wings from an altar piece depicting the Crucifixion and diverse saints, c.1400 (tempera on wood) by Italian School, (15th century); 41x24.5 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

Crucifixion of Christ, 1480 (tempera on poplar wood)
BFM286762 Crucifixion of Christ, 1480 (tempera on poplar wood) by Italian School, (15th century); 70x54.5 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

La Fontaines Fables - The Young Widow
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Young Widow

People mourning over the ruins of Jerusalem 1870
The Dore Gallery by Edmund Ollier - Cassel, Petter and Galpin (London-New York) 1870

The mourners for Durandarte, a scene from Don Quixote. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker

David mourns
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David Mourning the Death of Absalom
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a sdcene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing David Mourning the Death of Absalom his son who was killed after leading a rebellion against his father

Indian Mourning over a Grave, Marked by a Buffalo Skull, c. 1837 (pencil, pen and ink and wash on paper)
5310497 Indian Mourning over a Grave, Marked by a Buffalo Skull, c.1837 (pencil, pen and ink and wash on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 17.2x9.9 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

A condolence visit (oil on canvas)
OVR390533 A condolence visit (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 55x81 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

La Morgue - illustration from Han d Islande, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909646 La Morgue - illustration from Han d Islande, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Rochegrosse, Georges Marie (1859-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in Cent dessins)

Window depicting the Crucifixion (stained glass)
PC344925 Window depicting the Crucifixion (stained glass) by English School, (15th century); Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, East Harling, Norfolk, UK; (add.info.: Norwich School; )

In the graveyard, 1889 (oil on canvas)
OVR388299 In the graveyard, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Bratland, Jacob (1859-1906); 46x59.5 cm; Bergen Art Museum, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

Nehan: Death of the Buddha, late 17th / early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Nehan: Death of the Buddha, late 17th/early 18th century

Memorial Portrait of the Actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII, 1854. Creator: Utagawa School
Memorial Portrait of the Actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII, 1854

A Platonic Lament, 1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
A Platonic Lament, 1893. A caricature of Oscar Wilde appears in the sky above a nude figure mourning over the body of the Young Syrian. A jester-like figure crouches beneath

War Dress, c. 1837 (pencil, pen and ink, w / c and gouache on paper)
5054746 War Dress, c.1837 (pencil, pen and ink, w/c and gouache on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 21.0x13.4 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, USA; American, out of copyright

In the House of Mourning, from "American Art Review", vol. 1, no. 8, June 1880
In the House of Mourning, from " American Art Review", vol. 1, no. 8, June 1880

The Crucifixion side panel, East Window, 1872 (stained glass)
3475462 The Crucifixion side panel, East Window, 1872 (stained glass) by Wooldridge, Harry Ellis (1845-1917); Church of St Mary the Virgin, Lapworth, Warwickshire, UK; (add.info.: Lapworth)

The Queen tries to comfort Hamlet, from Hamlet by William Shakespeare
IL388120 The Queen tries to comfort Hamlet, from Hamlet by William Shakespeare, edition published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1915 (colour litho) by Simmonds, W. G

Crucifixion of Christ, 1923 (litho)
874691 Crucifixion of Christ, 1923 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 47.63 x52.39 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

Crucifixion, the lance holder, c. 1438-45 (fresco)
897030 Crucifixion, the lance holder, c.1438-45 (fresco) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Post restoration)

Thomas Tow, artist in hair, trade card (engraving)
731526 Thomas Tow, artist in hair, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Tow, artist in hair)

The Orphan, 1877 (oil on canvas)
TW426524 The Orphan, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Hold, E.F. (fl.1877); 61x46 cm; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British, out of copyright

Those less able to walk avoiding the crowds outside Westminster Hall
STC444637 Those less able to walk avoiding the crowds outside Westminster Hall, during the lying in state of George V, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A study of Christ on the Cross with two Angels (black chalk
FIT412332 A study of Christ on the Cross with two Angels (black chalk, heightened with white on paper) by Barocci or Baroccio, Federico Fiori (c.1535-1612); 51.5x41 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Nantes, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Tomb of Francis II
XIR345884 Nantes, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Tomb of Francis II, Duke of Brittany and Marguerite of Foix, 1502-07 (plaster cast from marble) (b/w photo) by Colombe

Enthroned Madonna and Child with Angels and Saints, c. 1360-70 (tempera on poplar wood)
BFM286783 Enthroned Madonna and Child with Angels and Saints, c.1360-70 (tempera on poplar wood) by Puccinelli, Angelo di (fl.1350-99); 98x53 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

The Crucifixion of Christ, c. 1445 (tempera on poplar wood)
BFM286718 The Crucifixion of Christ, c.1445 (tempera on poplar wood) by Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia (1403-82); 29x42 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

Crucifixion, bas relief (tin glazed earthenware)
VLS76953 Crucifixion, bas relief (tin glazed earthenware) by Della Robbia, Luca (1400-82); Gavinana, Tuscany, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Tomb of the Archduchess Maria Christine, favourite daughter of Empress Maria Theresa of
XAM79051 Tomb of the Archduchess Maria Christine, favourite daughter of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, 1798-1805 (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Augustinerkirche, Vienna

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In the realm of sorrow and grief, mourners stand as silent witnesses to the passage of life. From ancient times to modern days, their presence is felt in various forms and settings. El Greco's masterpiece, "The Burial of Count Orgaz, " captures a poignant moment as mourners gather around the deceased nobleman. Their faces etched with sadness, they pay their final respects amidst an atmosphere heavy with loss. Traveling back in time to ancient Egypt, we find ourselves immersed in Thebes' Book of the Dead. A page from Hunefer's journey into the afterlife reveals mourners mourning for him. Their tears symbolize both love and longing for a departed soul. Spain unveils its own burial customs through an engraving that showcases colored funeral processions. Pall-bearers carry the weight of grief on their shoulders while undertakers remain mute witnesses to this somber occasion. Anatolia's Ancient Age whispers tales of mourning rituals passed down through generations. In this distant land, mourners honor their ancestors with solemnity and reverence, reminding us that grief transcends time and borders. Dr Syntax finds himself at his wife's funeral—a scene filled with melancholy as he bids farewell to his beloved companion. His expression mirrors the universal pain experienced by those left behind when death claims a loved one. Philip Galle immortalizes "The Death of the Virgin" in 1574—an artwork depicting grieving figures surrounding Mary's lifeless body, and are united by shared sorrow but also offer solace to one another during these trying times. Michelangelo's Pietà stands tall within St Peter's Basilica—a testament to maternal anguish as Mary cradles her son Jesus' lifeless body. This sculpture evokes deep emotions within all who witness it—mourners finding solace even amidst profound tragedy. A sarcophagus from Royal Ne transports us back further still—to ancient times when women mourned their departed kin.