Skull Collection (#11)

Fossil skeleton of woolly mammoth. Lithograph by William Lizars, for " Bibliotheque naturaliste, mammals
FLO4651117 Fossil skeleton of woolly mammoth. Lithograph by William Lizars, for " Bibliotheque naturaliste, mammals, pachyderms or quadrupedes with fine skin", by Sir William Jardine

Darwinism, theory of Evolution: comparison between the skins of a Man, a Pithecanthropus (Homo) erectus
NWI4953637 Darwinism, theory of Evolution: comparison between the skins of a Man, a Pithecanthropus (Homo) erectus, a gorilla and a gibbon. Late 19th-beginning 20th century

Precolombian civilization: Aztec cranes. 15th and 16th centuries. Musee de la Vallee
JEB4909989 Precolombian civilization: Aztec cranes. 15th and 16th centuries. Musee de la Vallee, Barcelonnette (Alpes de Haute provence); Musee de la Vallee, Barcelonnette, Alps de Haute

Example of an optical illusion - two happy children, framed by an arch play at a table with their pet dog
5309089 Example of an optical illusion - two happy children, framed by an arch play at a table with their pet dog; (add.info.: Example of an optical illusion - two happy children)

Crane in "Decas quarta collectionis suae craniorum diversarum gentium illustrata" by Johann Friedrich
XEE5028327 Crane in "Decas quarta collectionis suae craniorum diversarum gentium illustrata" by Johann Friedrich Blumenbach (1752-1840) German physiologist; (add.info)

Side view of the head of a dodo in the Ashmolean Museum and restored head in the British Museum
FLO4612112 Side view of the head of a dodo in the Ashmolean Museum and restored head in the British Museum. Illustration drawn and lithographed by Joseph Dinkel from Hugh Edwin Strickland

Myths and legends: Woman practicing witchcraft with black cats who accompany her during rituals
NWI4929907 Myths and legends: Woman practicing witchcraft with black cats who accompany her during rituals. Colour engraving from A.B

Dog and wolf: cranes ventrals - Dog and woolf, ventral skulls), Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO5006416 Dog and wolf: cranes ventrals - Dog and woolf, ventral skulls), Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Dog and wolf: cranes ventrals - Dog and woolf, ventral skulls)

A surgeon performing trepanation and various surgical instruments, lever by Jean louis Petite, easel, trestle clamps
FLO4611817 A surgeon performing trepanation and various surgical instruments, lever by Jean louis Petite, easel, trestle clamps, cauterizer and round and triangular plates

Crane d'Aino de profil (norma verticalis) - in " Fossil men and wild men
XEE5031737 Crane d'Aino de profil (norma verticalis) - in " Fossil men and wild men. Etudes d'anthropologie", 1884, by Armand de QUATREFAGES DE BREAU

Human Sacrifice in Tahiti in the Presence of Captain James Cook (1728-1719)
FLO4727555 Human Sacrifice in Tahiti in the Presence of Captain James Cook (1728-1719) - Strong Water from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)

Different views of the skull. Lithograph of Corbie, in Petity Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain
FLO4672756 Different views of the skull. Lithograph of Corbie, in Petity Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain, by Dr

Young chimpanzee head, Pan troglodytes 1, young orangutan head 2, adult orangutan head 3, and skull of orangutan
FLO4659908 Young chimpanzee head, Pan troglodytes 1, young orangutan head 2, adult orangutan head 3, and skull of orangutan, Pongo pygmaeus 4. Endangered

Memento mori (mosaic)
6384204 Memento mori (mosaic); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Memento mori); Photo © Stefano Baldini

The King of the Ashanti (Ghana) welcomes an English mission led by Thomas Bowdich, 1817
FLO4620290 The King of the Ashanti (Ghana) welcomes an English mission led by Thomas Bowdich, 1817. Drummers and dancers with human skulls perform in front of nobles under parasols

Anatomy of the human skull: Georgian female, Turk, African, Calmuck and Caribs
FLO4590884 Anatomy of the human skull: Georgian female, Turk, African, Calmuck and Caribs. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Human male skeleton from the front, with horse skeleton by George Stubbs. Copperplate engraving by Edward Mitchell
FLO4565687 Human male skeleton from the front, with horse skeleton by George Stubbs. Copperplate engraving by Edward Mitchell after an anatomical illustration by Bernhard Siegfried Albinus from John

The Crucifixion, miniature by the so-called Johannes associate of the Hermann Schere Workshop, 1398 (parchment)
CCC95536 The Crucifixion, miniature by the so-called Johannes associate of the Hermann Schere Workshop, 1398 (parchment); 44.5x27.5 cm; Corpus Christi College, Oxford

Phrenology: map of the human brain showing the presumes spaces of brain (mind) activities, circa 1890
NWI4952523 Phrenology: map of the human brain showing the presumes spaces of brain (mind) activities, circa 1890. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Phrenology)

Vanity in the Portrait, 1651. Self Portrait with Still Life by David Bailly (1584-1657)
ETI4396577 Vanity in the Portrait, 1651. Self Portrait with Still Life by David Bailly (1584-1657). Leiden, StedelijkMuseum of Lakenhal.; (add.info.: Vanity in the Portrait, 1651)

Human skeleton viewed from the front, leaning on a spade. Copperplate engraving by Robert Benard after an illustration
FLO4611575 Human skeleton viewed from the front, leaning on a spade. Copperplate engraving by Robert Benard after an illustration by Andreas Vesalius from Denis Diderot's Encyclopedia, Pellet

A selection of 18th century pirate flags, 1922 (manuscript)
7339155 A selection of 18th century pirate flags, 1922 (manuscript) by Lubbock, Basil (1876-1944); 27.1x40.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Imperial Russian Army, 1922-1923 (photo)
2419991 Imperial Russian Army, 1922-1923 (photo); (add.info.: History. Russia (USSR). Imperial Russian Army: soldier of the "Death" regiment of General Lavr Kornilov

Marine reptile fossils: teleosaur skull, macrocephal Plesiosaur skeleton, head and tooth skeleton of ichthyosaur
FLO4694193 Marine reptile fossils: teleosaur skull, macrocephal Plesiosaur skeleton, head and tooth skeleton of ichthyosaur

Representation of the analogy between man and animal: child and monkey eating fruit, portraits of man and monkey
FLO4714896 Representation of the analogy between man and animal: child and monkey eating fruit, portraits of man and monkey

Stealing the Fires of Hell
Ruslan Bolgov

MYSTERIOUS JAPANEES
DEBASISH CHATTOPADHYAY

F1, Formula 1, Formula One, Grand Prix, Gp, Portrait, Skull, Face, Paint
Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico. Thursday 27 October 2016. Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, wearing Day of the Dead facepaint

F1, Formula 1, Formula One, Grand Prix, Gp, Portrait, Skull, Face, Paint
Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico. Thursday 27 October 2016. Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, wearing Day of the Dead facepaint

Surreal Condition
Pawel Pacholec

The 3 Skulls
Stephen Wade

Mushrooms and the Colourful Skull
Stephen Wade

Forgotten Astronaut
Stephen Wade

Black and White Autumn Skulls
Stephen Wade

the crypt
Magdalena Russocka

Skeleton in the Closet
Petri Damstén

Confrontation
Ruslan Bolgov

St Francis. Creator: School of Francisco de Zurbarán
St Francis, Unknown date

Saint Bruno, c.1655. Creator: Philippe de Champaigne
Saint Bruno, c.1655

The Penitent Magdalen. Creator: Gerrit Dou
The Penitent Magdalen, Unknown date

The Penitent St Jerome. Creator: Georges de la Tour
The Penitent St Jerome, Unknown date

Absorbed in his Studies, 1874. Creator: Eilif Peterssen
Absorbed in his Studies, 1874

The Penitent St. Jerome, 1614-1656. Creator: Francisco Collantes
The Penitent St. Jerome, 1614-1656

A Young Woman Contemplating a Skull, 1567-1591. Creator: Alessandro Casolani della Torre
A Young Woman Contemplating a Skull, 1567-1591

Christ on the Cross, 1549-1598. Creator: Gillis Mostaert
Christ on the Cross, 1549-1598

Saint Jerome in the Desert, 1596. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Saint Jerome in the Desert, 1596

Nils Forsberg jr in the Paris studio, between c.1886 and c.1888. Creator: Nils Forsberg
Nils Forsberg jr in the Paris studio, between c.1886 and c.1888

Beating the Jungle for Tigers, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Beating the Jungle for Tigers, 1876. The future King Edward VII shoots tigers during a royal visit to India. The following telegram was published in London on Thursday: "Camp of Nepaul, Feb. 21

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: Exploring the Intricate Anatomy of the Skull" Delve into the depths of knowledge as we unravel the enigmatic world hidden within our skulls. Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's meticulous study, "Skull anatomy, " embark on a journey that encompasses both beauty and decay. Transport yourself to 1887, where a powerful movement known as Temperance sought to combat societal vices. Witness their striking broadsheet, "Devils Toboggan Slide, " published in Kalamazoo, Michigan – a reminder of humanity's struggle between virtue and temptation. Marvel at an intricate diagram showcasing facial muscles from a front view; it unveils how these delicate fibers orchestrate expressions that define our emotions. Meanwhile, explore the hauntingly captivating mosaic of Roman memento mori art – an ancient reminder of mortality amidst life's fleeting moments. Venture into phrenology with Gall, exploring his belief in cranial bumps revealing personality traits. Step aboard "The Ghost Train, " where thrills and laughter intertwine on this exhilarating ride through human psychology. Witness evolution unfold before your eyes as Homo erectus meets H. Sapiens and H. Neanderthalensis – bridging gaps between species while highlighting our shared ancestry. Behold a model representing the intricacies of the human brain – an organ responsible for thoughts, memories, and consciousness itself. Its complexity astounds us all. Capture awe-inspiring images with X-ray vision as you encounter someone wielding a camera alongside an eerie glimpse beneath their skin - revealing hidden secrets only visible through technology's lens. In this captivating exploration encompassing artistry, science, history, and wonderment - prepare to be amazed by "Awful Changes. " The skull reveals stories untold; its silent presence speaks volumes about who we are and what lies beyond our mortal existence.