Sarcophagi Collection

Napoleon I at the tomb of Frederick the Great, 27 October 1806, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Napoleon I at the tomb of Frederick the Great, 27 October 1806, (1936). Napoleon I Am Sarge Friedrichs Des Grossen, 27 Oktober 1806

Mummies Dicing
The legend of prince Setna : the mummies of Setna, son of Ramses II, and Ptahneferka, son of Mernebptah, rise from their sarcophagi and dice for the magic book of Thoth

Detail of a sarcophagus, 13th century (stone relief)
AIS5338017 Detail of a sarcophagus, 13th century (stone relief); Museo Arqueologico Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Detail of a sarcophagus. Low relief sculpts, 13th Gothic art)

Adoration of the Wise Men, right side of a sarcophagus in Luni Marble, end IV century (marble)
7292741 Adoration of the Wise Men, right side of a sarcophagus in Luni Marble, end IV century (marble); Museo Diocesano, Vicenza, Italy; Ghigo Roli.

Sarcophagus representing drunken Dionysus held up by a satyr, 4th century AD, Luni marble
6384413 Sarcophagus representing drunken Dionysus held up by a satyr, 4th century AD, Luni marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano

Sarcophagus from Amathus (engraving)
8632814 Sarcophagus from Amathus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sarcophagus from Amathus)

Egyptian Art (engraving)
8644761 Egyptian Art (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian Art. Illustration for Architecture, Sculpture)

Fragment of sarcophagus with scene of dextrarum iunctio, luni marble, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome
6384469 Fragment of sarcophagus with scene of dextrarum iunctio, luni marble, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Altemps, Rome

Sarcophagus of Charlemagne (742-814), Palatine Chapel of the Cathedral of Aachen, Germany, 1165-1215 (sculpture)
AIS5353302 Sarcophagus of Charlemagne (742-814), Palatine Chapel of the Cathedral of Aachen, Germany, 1165-1215 (sculpture); Aachen Cathedral, Aachen

Egyptian sarcophagus of the lady Madja
3480454 Egyptian sarcophagus of the lady Madja; (add.info.: Egyptian sarcophagus of the lady Madja. The tomb was discovered in a cemetery in West Thebes, overlooking the valley of Deir el-Medina)

Egyptian sarcophagus of the lady Madja
3480451 Egyptian sarcophagus of the lady Madja; (add.info.: Egyptian sarcophagus of the lady Madja. The tomb was discovered in a cemetery in West Thebes, overlooking the valley of Deir el-Medina)

Victorian tourists in the Egyptian Room at the British Museum. The Harpy tomb from the Zanthian Marbles, sarcophagi
FLO4669722 Victorian tourists in the Egyptian Room at the British Museum. The Harpy tomb from the Zanthian Marbles, sarcophagi, coffins and relics

Egyptian God Osiris from the sarcophagus of the lady Madja
3480452 Egyptian God Osiris from the sarcophagus of the lady Madja; (add.info.: Egyptian God Osiris from the sarcophagus of the lady Madja)

Later Greek Architecture, Roman Architecture (engraving)
8644774 Later Greek Architecture, Roman Architecture (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Later Greek Architecture, Roman Architecture)

Etruscan Art (engraving)
8644796 Etruscan Art (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etruscan Art. Illustration for Architecture, Sculpture)

Sarcophagus with dionysiac ceremonial procession, 160-180 AD, Luni marble
6384414 Sarcophagus with dionysiac ceremonial procession, 160-180 AD, Luni marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome

Egyptian sarcophagus of the lady Madja
3480450 Egyptian sarcophagus of the lady Madja; (add.info.: Egyptian sarcophagus of the lady Madja. The tomb was discovered in a cemetery in West Thebes, overlooking the valley of Deir el-Medina)

Colossal sarcophagus with scenes of battle between romans and barbarians, so called grand Ludovisi sarcophagus
6384491 Colossal sarcophagus with scenes of battle between romans and barbarians, so called grand Ludovisi sarcophagus, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano

Sarcophagus of the Queen Dona Mencia Lopez de Haro (1223-1272)
3499664 Sarcophagus of the Queen Dona Mencia Lopez de Haro (1223-1272); (add.info.: Sarcophagus of the Queen Dona Mencia Lopez de Haro (1223-1272)

Egyptian sarcophagus of the lady Madja
3480449 Egyptian sarcophagus of the lady Madja; (add.info.: Egyptian sarcophagus of the lady Madja. The tomb was discovered in a cemetery in West Thebes, overlooking the valley of Deir el-Medina)

Chapel of Saint-Accurse and arch of Saint-Cesaire at Les Alyscamps , France (b/w photo)
XIR217921 Chapel of Saint-Accurse and arch of Saint-Cesaire at Les Alyscamps , France (b/w photo); Arles, France; (add.info)

Sarcophagus of Emperor William I, Charlottenburg (engraving)
8649925 Sarcophagus of Emperor William I, Charlottenburg (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sarcophagus of Emperor William I, Charlottenburg)

Sarcophagus with pastorial scenes, 270 AD circa, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy
6384424 Sarcophagus with pastorial scenes, 270 AD circa, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome

View of the interior showing the altar flanked by the Medici tombs of Cosimo I (1519-74) and Ferdinand I (1549-1609)
BEN85083 View of the interior showing the altar flanked by the Medici tombs of Cosimo I (1519-74) and Ferdinand I (1549-1609) by Matteo Nigetti (1560-1649), 1644; diam: 28 m cm; Cappelle Medicee

The Wellington Tomb in the Crypt of St. Paul's Cathedral, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Wellington Tomb in the Crypt of St. Paul's Cathedral, [London], 1858....the resting-place of the remains of the great Duke of Wellington in our metropolitan cathedral have been completed

Sarcophagus Cover (Head Portion), Late Period (724-333 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Sarcophagus Cover (Head Portion), Late Period (724-333 BCE)

Old sarcophagus used as a fountain in Messina, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Old sarcophagus used as a fountain in Messina, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Ancient sarcophagus as a fountain in Messina, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Ancient sarcophagus as a fountain in Messina, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

The Egyptian Widow, 1872. Creator: Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema
The Egyptian Widow, 1872

The Antique Sarcophagus. Creator: Unknown
The Antique Sarcophagus

Le Mausolée provisoire de Jean-Jacques Rousseau, sur le bassin des Tuileries, avant la... c1794. Creator: Hubert Robert
Le Mausolee provisoire de Jean-Jacques Rousseau, sur le bassin des Tuileries, avant la Translation de ses cendres au Pantheon. Nuit du 10 au 11 octobre 1794, c1794

Apotheosis of Washington, 1800-1802. Creator: John James Barralet
Apotheosis of Washington, 1800-1802

A Muse from the Sarcophagus of the Muses, 1775/80. Creator: Jacques-Louis David
A Muse from the Sarcophagus of the Muses, 1775/80

Etruscan Sarcophagus, presented to the British Museum by the Marquis of Northampton, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Etruscan Sarcophagus, presented to the British Museum by the Marquis of Northampton, 1850....a novel addition to the classic antiquities in the Museum

Warrior upon Sarcophagus Accompanied by Trophies: Unexecuted Design for the Monument to... c. 1733
Warrior upon Sarcophagus Accompanied by Trophies: Unexecuted Design for the Monument to the First Duke of Marlborough, c. 1733

Bibliotheka Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies
Bibliotheka Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt, 2007. Ancient Egyptian mummy case in the collection of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt

Bibliotheka Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies
Bibliotheka Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt, 2007. Ancient Egyptian mummy case in the collection of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt

Bibliotheka Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies
Bibliotheka Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt, 2007. Ancient Egyptian mummy case in the collection of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt

Roman marble sarcophagus with Dionysiac scenes, 2nd century
Roman marble sarcophagus with Dionysiac scenes, also showing centaurs, fauns, and Silenus. From the National Museum in Rome, 2nd century

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)

Tresor of Tutankhamun representing the protective goddess of the canopy chest
THT4308085 Tresor of Tutankhamun representing the protective goddess of the canopy chest. by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); (add.info.: Cairo: archeological museum)

Examination of a mummy - a Priestess of Amun, c. 1891 (oil on canvas)
PNH367462 Examination of a mummy - a Priestess of Amun, c.1891 (oil on canvas) by Philippoteaux, Paul Dominique (1846-1923); 183x274.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chi-Ro symbol with Alpha and Omega, Early Christian Sarcophagus, Rome, 4th century. The Chi Rho is one of the earliest forms of christogram

Depiction of Jesus healing a blind man on an early Christian sarcophagus, 4th Century
Detail from an early Christian sarcophagus from Rome depicting Jesus healing a blind man. 4th Century. Part of the Vatican Museums collection

Prometheus creating the First Man, detail of Sarcophagus from Arles, France, c3rd-4th century
Prometheus creating the First Man, detail of Sarcophagus from Ares, France, c3rd-4th century. Roman relief of Prometheus creating man, guided by Athena.Marble relief from Arles. Held at Louvre Museum

Tomb of Alcetas, Termessos, Turkey

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"Sarcophagi: Portals to Ancient Worlds and Timeless Tales" Step into the world of sarcophagi, where history comes alive through intricate carvings and captivating stories. From Napoleon I paying homage at the tomb of Frederick the Great in 1806 to mummies dicing their fate, these stone coffins hold secrets that transcend centuries. Travel to Konya, Turkey, where the Sultans' Tombs within the Mausoleum of Aleeddin Mosque stand as a testament to royal grandeur. Dating back to the 3rd century AD in ancient Rome, witness how these they were revered even during that era's antique age. Delve further into antiquity with discoveries from 7th-century BC Palestine and Jerusalem. Unearthed treasures like Al Bara Al-Kafr Archaeological site reveal glimpses into life during this ancient age. In Valletta, Malta lies the Grand Masters Crypt—a hauntingly beautiful resting place for noble knights who once protected their land. Marvel at its architectural splendor while contemplating their legacy. The Resurrection of Christ depicted on a painting from 1622 reminds us of sarcophagi's connection to faith and spirituality. These tombs not only preserve mortal remains but also symbolize hope for eternal life beyond death. Roman marble sarcophagus adorned with Dionysiac scenes takes us back to an era when gods and goddesses reigned supreme. The artistry displayed on this masterpiece transports us directly into Roman mythology itself. A married couple immortalized in a sarcophagus from around 240 AD gives insight into love and companionship cherished by ancient Romans. Their bond transcends time as we ponder what they shared together all those years ago. Lastly, Minoan Art presents The Hagia Triada Sarcophagus—painted with vibrant scenes that depict daily life in ancient Crete. This masterpiece serves as a window into a civilization long gone, yet forever preserved in stone.