Stomachs Collection

From the intricately illustrated pages of "The History of a Slave" engraving to the black and white portrait of Josef Strohschneider

Stomachs Collection: Josef Strohschneider (b / w photo)

Josef Strohschneider (b / w photo)
2775238 Josef Strohschneider (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Josef Strohschneider)

Buffalo stomach, delicacy, market, Vietnam, Asia

Bren practice
Photograph: Bren practice. Shows two men lying on their stomachs, one is holding a Bren gun and the other is adjusting the gun

Stomachs Collection: The stomach and the gullet with blood supply

The stomach and the gullet with blood supply
A woodcut showing the stomach and the gullet with blood supply. From: Mikrokosmographia: a description of the body of man, together with the controversies and figures thereto belonging. Date: 1616

Stomachs Collection: Giant Squid (Architeuthis sp. ) beak, found in Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) gut

Giant Squid (Architeuthis sp. ) beak, found in Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) gut, in private collection
Giant Squid (Architeuthis sp.) beak, found in Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) gut, in private collection

Stomachs Collection: Northern Fulmar (Fulmaris glacialis) stomach contents containing plastic fragments, Cornwall

Northern Fulmar (Fulmaris glacialis) stomach contents containing plastic fragments, Cornwall, England, january

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From the intricately illustrated pages of "The History of a Slave" engraving to the black and white portrait of Josef Strohschneider, the human fascination with stomachs spans centuries. In some cultures, a buffalo stomach is a delicacy, highly sought after in markets across Vietnam and Asia. During wartime, soldiers underwent grueling "Bren practice, " training their bodies to withstand the harsh realities of combat, including the sight of a severed stomach and gullet, complete with its blood supply. The front cover of "La Baionnette" from World War 1 bears witness to this grim reality. Yet, the stomach's role extends beyond the human realm. The giant squid's beak, found in the gut of a sperm whale, is a testament to the natural world's wonders. Conversely, the Northern Fulmar's stomach, filled with plastic fragments in Cornwall, England, serves as a stark reminder of the environmental consequences of our actions. Through history, art, and science, the stomach continues to captivate and challenge our understanding of the world around us.