Ribcage Collection (#9)

Male skeleton, artwork F006 / 7512
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F006 / 3324
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F006 / 3350
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Nervous system, artwork F006 / 3363
Nervous system, computer artwork

Pelvis bones, artwork F006 / 7434
Pelvis bones, computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F006 / 3323
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F006 / 7554
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Male pelvis bones, artwork F006 / 7543
Male pelvis bones, computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F006 / 7551
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F006 / 3332
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F006 / 3326
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F006 / 3344
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Elbow bones, artwork F006 / 7429
Elbow bones, computer artwork

Baseball player, artwork F006 / 7288
Baseball player, computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F006 / 3329
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Male shoulder bones, artwork F006 / 7529
Male shoulder bones, computer artwork

Skeleton, artwork F006 / 7441
Skeleton, computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F006 / 3331
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Male elbow bones, artwork F006 / 7532
Male elbow bones, computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F006 / 7507
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F006 / 3338
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F006 / 7511
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F006 / 3340
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Male shoulder bones, artwork F006 / 7514
Male shoulder bones, computer artwork

Human skeleton, artwork F006 / 3738
Human skeleton, computer artwork

Nervous system, artwork F006 / 3364
Nervous system, computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F006 / 7552
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F006 / 3347
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F006 / 3348
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Skeleton, artwork F006 / 7439
Skeleton, computer artwork

Male pelvis bones, artwork F006 / 7542
Male pelvis bones, computer artwork

Back pain, conceptual artwork F006 / 7278
Back pain, conceptual computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F006 / 3339
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F006 / 3334
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Male shoulder bones, artwork F006 / 7516
Male shoulder bones, computer artwork

Male anatomy, artwork F007 / 7364
Male anatomy, computer artwork

Inflamed colon, artwork
Inflamed colon, computer artwork

Spine, artwork F007 / 7646
Spine, computer artwork

Shoulder blade, artwork F007 / 7759
Shoulder blade, computer artwork

Male anatomy, artwork F007 / 7374
Male anatomy, computer artwork

Thorax, spine and skull, artwork F007 / 7754
Thorax, spine and skull, computer artwork

Human back, artwork F007 / 7627
Human back, computer artwork

Human spine, artwork F007 / 7626
Human spine, computer artwork

Thorax, spine and skull, artwork F007 / 7753
Thorax, spine and skull, computer artwork

Male anatomy, artwork F007 / 7373
Male anatomy, computer artwork

Male anatomy, artwork F007 / 7370
Male anatomy, computer artwork

Male anatomy, artwork F007 / 7360
Male anatomy, computer artwork

Male anatomy, artwork F007 / 7367
Male anatomy, computer artwork

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The ribcage, a fascinating structure that protects our vital organs and supports the human arm musculature. From ancient artwork like F007 / 1810's depiction of a dog skeleton to the intricate details of an anatomy skeleton, it has always captivated artists and scientists alike. But the ribcage is not just about bones; it symbolizes new life as well. In the art of nudes, such as DDE-90022306 or Emaciated Siddhartha from 1850/1900 by an unknown creator, we see how this skeletal framework represents both vulnerability and strength. Even in religious artifacts like Corpus from a Processional Cross (1370/1430), its presence signifies faith and spirituality. And in Anatomical Study of the Human Skeleton (1896 chromolithograph) or Vintage Anatomical Print of the Human Skeleton (1912 screen print), we witness meticulous studies that have shaped medical knowledge for centuries. The ribcage's shape can also be compared across different cultures and time periods. For instance, an engraving comparing Venus de Milo's chest with that of a late 19th Century French socialite highlights how beauty standards have evolved over time. Beyond humans, even animals are connected to this remarkable structure. Imagine a camel pulling a carriage across Asia's vast Gobi Desert – their robust ribcages endure harsh conditions while carrying precious cargo. Intricate yet resilient, symbolic yet scientific – the ribcage remains an enigma worth exploring through various lenses: art, history, anatomy. It reminds us of our mortality but also celebrates our resilience as living beings.