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Skull Collection (#12)

"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

Background imageSkull Collection: Tazumal Mayan Ruins, Located In Chalchuapa, El Salvador, Souvenir Stand Skull

Tazumal Mayan Ruins, Located In Chalchuapa, El Salvador, Souvenir Stand Skull, Pre-Colombian Archeological Site, Most Important And Best Preserved Mayan Ruins In El Salvador

Background imageSkull Collection: Bison Skull in sand desert, White Sands, National Monument, New Mexico, USA

Bison Skull in sand desert, White Sands, National Monument, New Mexico, USA

Background imageSkull Collection: Africa, Togo. Koutammakou, Tamberma. Unesco World Heritage site

Africa, Togo. Koutammakou, Tamberma. Unesco World Heritage site. Fetish at the entrance of a village

Background imageSkull Collection: Comparison of British & German skull shapes, WW1

Comparison of British & German skull shapes, WW1
Long-head versus short-head: Opposite types of humanity which are fighting for opposite ideals. A diagram to demonstrate the inherent differences in skull shapes between the British

Background imageSkull Collection: Anatomy of human skull from different angles

Anatomy of human skull from different angles

Background imageSkull Collection: PIRATE FLAG. Flag of the English pirate, John Calico Jack Rackam

PIRATE FLAG. Flag of the English pirate, John Calico Jack Rackam

Background imageSkull Collection: The 3 Skulls

The 3 Skulls
Stephen Wade

Background imageSkull Collection: Mushrooms and the Colourful Skull

Mushrooms and the Colourful Skull
Stephen Wade

Background imageSkull Collection: Forgotten Astronaut

Forgotten Astronaut
Stephen Wade

Background imageSkull Collection: Black and White Autumn Skulls

Black and White Autumn Skulls
Stephen Wade

Background imageSkull Collection: the crypt

the crypt
Magdalena Russocka

Background imageSkull Collection: Skeleton in the Closet

Skeleton in the Closet
Petri Damstén

Background imageSkull Collection: Confrontation

Confrontation
Ruslan Bolgov

Background imageSkull Collection: St Francis. Creator: School of Francisco de Zurbarán

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

Background imageSkull Collection: Saint Bruno, c.1655. Creator: Philippe de Champaigne

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

Background imageSkull Collection: The Penitent Magdalen. Creator: Gerrit Dou

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

Background imageSkull Collection: The Penitent St Jerome. Creator: Georges de la Tour

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

Background imageSkull Collection: Absorbed in his Studies, 1874. Creator: Eilif Peterssen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Background imageSkull Collection: Beating the Jungle for Tigers, 1876. Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageSkull Collection: Skull and Crossbones with Serpent and Apple (image 1 of 2), c.1850?. Creator: Unknown

Skull and Crossbones with Serpent and Apple (image 1 of 2), c.1850?. Creator: Unknown
Skull and Crossbones with Serpent and Apple (image 1 of 2), c.1850?

Background imageSkull Collection: Portrait of Dr. Meer, c1795. Creator: Rembrandt Peale

Portrait of Dr. Meer, c1795. Creator: Rembrandt Peale
Portrait of Dr. Meer, c1795

Background imageSkull Collection: The Penitent St Jerome. Creator: Jacopo del Sellaio

The Penitent St Jerome. Creator: Jacopo del Sellaio
The Penitent St Jerome, Unknown date

Background imageSkull Collection: The Penitent Magdalen. Creator: Cecco del Caravaggio

The Penitent Magdalen. Creator: Cecco del Caravaggio
The Penitent Magdalen, Unknown date

Background imageSkull Collection: Ritual Diadem Plaque with a Buddha Surmounting a Skull, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Ritual Diadem Plaque with a Buddha Surmounting a Skull, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Ritual Diadem Plaque with a Buddha Surmounting a Skull, 17th century

Background imageSkull Collection: The Vision of St Jerome, 1626. Creator: Claude Vignon

The Vision of St Jerome, 1626. Creator: Claude Vignon
The Vision of St Jerome, 1626

Background imageSkull Collection: The Penitent Mary Magdalene. Creator: Carlo Dolci

The Penitent Mary Magdalene. Creator: Carlo Dolci
The Penitent Mary Magdalene, Unknown date

Background imageSkull Collection: Saint Jerome in His Study, c1530. Creator: Pieter Coecke van Aelst

Saint Jerome in His Study, c1530. Creator: Pieter Coecke van Aelst
Saint Jerome in His Study, c1530. St. Jerome (ca. 341-420 CE), the greatest Christian scholar of the classics, is revered for his translation of the Bible from the original Greek

Background imageSkull Collection: Mary Magdalene, c1650. Creator: Jan Boeckhorst

Mary Magdalene, c1650. Creator: Jan Boeckhorst
Mary Magdalene, c1650

Background imageSkull Collection: St Jerome. Creator: Workshop of Marinus van Reymerswaele

St Jerome. Creator: Workshop of Marinus van Reymerswaele
St Jerome, Unknown date

Background imageSkull Collection: The Penitent Magdalen. Creator: Workshop of Anthony van Dyck

The Penitent Magdalen. Creator: Workshop of Anthony van Dyck
The Penitent Magdalen, Unknown date

Background imageSkull Collection: Vanitas Still Life, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Vanitas Still Life, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Vanitas Still Life, 17th century

Background imageSkull Collection: Allegory on Human Life, c1658-1660. Creator: Joris van Son

Allegory on Human Life, c1658-1660. Creator: Joris van Son
Allegory on Human Life, c1658-1660. Garlands frame and complement a still life of objects underlining the brevity of human life: a skull, a burning candle, and an hourglass

Background imageSkull Collection: Praying Woman, c19th century. Creator: Unknown

Praying Woman, c19th century. Creator: Unknown
Praying Woman, c19th century

Background imageSkull Collection: Portrait of deceased boy with vanitas motif, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of deceased boy with vanitas motif, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of deceased boy with vanitas motif, 17th century

Background imageSkull Collection: Rev. Joseph Goodall, D.D, 1828. Creator: Charles Turner

Rev. Joseph Goodall, D.D, 1828. Creator: Charles Turner
Rev. Joseph Goodall, D.D, 1828

Background imageSkull Collection: Mary Magdalene, 1609. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg

Mary Magdalene, 1609. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Mary Magdalene, 1609

Background imageSkull Collection: The Story of the Courtesan Jigokudayu and Priest Ikkyu, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

The Story of the Courtesan Jigokudayu and Priest Ikkyu, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Story of the Courtesan Jigokudayu and Priest Ikkyu, 1886. From A New Selection of Eastern Brocade Pictures

Background imageSkull Collection: Warrior on Skull; Kintoki Overpowering a Demon, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Warrior on Skull; Kintoki Overpowering a Demon, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Warrior on Skull; Kintoki Overpowering a Demon, 1868. From Valor in China and Japan

Background imageSkull Collection: Woman in rococo costume, unknown date. Creator: Unknown

Woman in rococo costume, unknown date. Creator: Unknown
Woman in rococo costume, unknown date

Background imageSkull Collection: Portrait of Bartholomeus Spranger, 1597. Creator: Jan Muller

Portrait of Bartholomeus Spranger, 1597. Creator: Jan Muller
Portrait of Bartholomeus Spranger, 1597

Background imageSkull Collection: Andromeda, 1601. Creator: Jan Saenredam

Andromeda, 1601. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Andromeda, 1601

Background imageSkull Collection: Fame and History, 1586. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius

Fame and History, 1586. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Fame and History, 1586. From The Roman Heroes, pl. 10

Background imageSkull Collection: Memento mori, between 1600 and 1609. Creator: Roelandt Savery

Memento mori, between 1600 and 1609. Creator: Roelandt Savery
Memento mori, between 1600 and 1609. Additional Info: This painting with its animal skeletons and skulls interspersed with living animals




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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.