Post Mortem Collection

Medical / Anatomy C16
Anatomy demonstration. Date: 16th Century

An Old Woman, 1850
1577467 An Old Woman, 1850; (add.info.: Post-Mortem Portrait of an Old Woman. Dated 1850.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Dissection scene (oil on canvas)
CHT164188 Dissection scene (oil on canvas) by Buffet, Paul (1864-1941); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

With a Canadian Pacific Railway Survey-Party, Rocky Mountains Division (engraving)
1061725 With a Canadian Pacific Railway Survey-Party, Rocky Mountains Division (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

Robert van Eijsden Portrait Huibert van Rijckevorsel
Robert van Eijsden, Portrait of Huibert van Rijckevorsel (1813-1866), oleography, post mortem painted, portrait oleography chromolithography print images linen? oil paint

Post-Mortem Pillow Vertical 1850 Unidentified Photographer
Post-Mortem on Pillow, Vertical, c. 1850. Unidentified Photographer. Ambrotype, tinted, sixth plate; image: 7 x 8.3 cm (2 3/4 x 3 1/4 in.); case: 8 x 9.3 cm (3 1/8 x 3 11/16 in.); matted

Post mortem instruments, 19th century C017 / 0745
Cased set of nineteenth century post mortem instruments including a French ear trumpet (circa 1900) and a breast pump (circa 1860)

Brain injury C016 / 8920
Brain injury. Gross specimen of a section through a brain showing the effects of a blunt trauma. The hemisphere at right is showing extensive haemorrhaging (bleeding)

Pigs heart. The heart of a pig is anatomically similar to that of a human. The heart is a hollow muscular organ that pumps blood around the body

Duret haemorrhages C016 / 8919
Duret haemorrhages. Gross specimen of a section through a brain stem showing Duret haemorrhages (bleeding, dark areas). These haemorrhages are most often caused by raised intracranial pressure

Brain injury C016 / 8921
Brain injury. Gross specimen of a section through a brain showing swelling and haemorrhaging (brown areas) in one hemisphere (right)

Amyloidosis of the spleen C015 / 6054
Spleen in amyloidosis. Gross specimen of the spleen of a patient with amyloidosis, a disease in which the protein amyloid accumulates in tissues and organs

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"Unveiling the Secrets of the Past: Exploring Post Mortem Practices in Medical History" Step back in time to the 16th century as we delve into the intriguing world examinations. From medical advancements and anatomical discoveries to artistic depictions, this captivating journey will take you through various aspects of this fascinating field. Imagine being present at Autopsy at the Hotel-Dieu, Paris, late 19th century - a scene captured with meticulous detail in pen and ink on paper. Witnessing such dissection scenes depicted on oil canvas truly brings forth an understanding of how far medical knowledge has come. Travel further across continents and join a Canadian Pacific Railway Survey-Party in the Rocky Mountains Division through an engraving. Even tombstones like that of Prince Theodore Galitzin at Monumental cemetery of Certosa di Bologna tell stories about individuals who have passed away. Marvel at funerary monuments sculpted from marble by Antonio Cipolla, such as Pietro Magenta's memorial piece. These masterpieces serve not only as tributes but also as reminders of mortality's grip on humanity. Experience moments frozen in time with stereographs like "The Wake, " capturing mourning rituals during c. 1890 or paintings like "The Children of Nathan Starr" (1835) and "The Alling Children" (c. 1839), which immortalize young lives lost too soon. One cannot ignore iconic works such as "The Anatomy Lesson of Professor Frederik Ruysch, " showcasing educational sessions that expanded our understanding of human anatomy throughout history. Delving deeper into society's darker side, explore William Hogarth's chilling plate IV from The Four Stages of Cruelty series titled "The Reward for Cruelty. " This artwork serves as a reminder that even amidst scientific progress, compassion remains essential for humanity's advancement. Finally, ponder upon Brain Injury C016 / 8920.