Tomb Collection (#99)

The Taj Mahal at Agra (colour litho)
PNP310578 The Taj Mahal at Agra (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife in 1647;)

Heresiarchs, illustration from The Divine Comedy
CHT230860 Heresiarchs, illustration from The Divine Comedy (Inferno) by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) Paris, published 1885 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

Effigy of Ferdinand-Philippe (1810-42) duc d Orleans, 1842 (plaster) (detail)
PWI243199 Effigy of Ferdinand-Philippe (1810-42) duc d Orleans, 1842 (plaster) (detail) by Triqueti, Henri Joseph Francois de, baron (1807-74); Musee Girodet, Montargis, France; French

Mausoleum of Xerxes I (photo)
XIR279371 Mausoleum of Xerxes I (photo) by Achaemenid, (550-330 BC); Naqsh-e Rostam, Iran; (add.info.: Xerxes I (c. 519-465 BC), Persian King (486-65 BC); ); Iranian, out of copyright

Entrance to the passage grave, discovered 1825 (photo)
NUL259002 Entrance to the passage grave, discovered 1825 (photo) by Neolithic; Gavrinis, Brittany, France; (add.info.: grave opened in 1832, excavated in 1884-86, and excavated (by C. T)

16th century room, Musee de Sculpture comparee, future Musee des Monuments Francais, c
XIR345876 16th century room, Musee de Sculpture comparee, future Musee des Monuments Francais, c.1905 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, studio (1912-53); Paris

Detail from the Miracle Window depicting Mad Henry of Fordwich giving thanks following
PC344988 Detail from the Miracle Window depicting Mad Henry of Fordwich giving thanks following his cure (stained glass) by English School, (13th century); Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent

The Resurrection (oil on panel)
PNH350057 The Resurrection (oil on panel) by Baierl, Theodor (1881-1932); 42x32 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; German, out of copyright

Resurrection, from a facsimile of the Breviary of King Philip II of Spain
REV326685 Resurrection, from a facsimile of the Breviary of King Philip II of Spain, 1569 (parchment) by Fuente del Saz, Julian (d.1601) & Leon

Funerary relief of a couple, from Palmyra, Syria (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR286975 Funerary relief of a couple, from Palmyra, Syria (marble) (b/w photo) by Syrian, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: relief funeraire de couple; ); Syrian, out of copyright

Funerary relief of a male figure, from Palmyra, Syria (stone) (b / w photo)
XIR286971 Funerary relief of a male figure, from Palmyra, Syria (stone) (b/w photo) by Syrian School (3rd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: relief funeraire d homme; homme; ); Syrian

Tomb of the Cardinal at Tarquinia, c. 1780 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF285208 Tomb of the Cardinal at Tarquinia, c.1780 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Smuglewicz, Franciszek (1745-1807) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The tomb of Plautius Lucanus
LLM338493 The tomb of Plautius Lucanus by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tomb of Plautius Lucanus. Paynes Universum (1847).); © Look and Learn

Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead
LLM339701 Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead)

Agony of the Commune, last fights in the Cemetery of Pere Lachaise
CHT253252 Agony of the Commune, last fights in the Cemetery of Pere Lachaise, engraved by Louis Joseph Amedee Daudenarde (d.1907) illustration from Le Monde illustre

Pyramids of Egypt, illustration from Cosmographie Universelle
CHT253041 Pyramids of Egypt, illustration from Cosmographie Universelle by Sebastien Munster (1488-1552) Basel, published 1554 (woodcut) by German School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Funerary relief of a couple, from Palmyra, Syria (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR286974 Funerary relief of a couple, from Palmyra, Syria (marble) (b/w photo) by Syrian, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: relief funeraire de couple; ); Syrian, out of copyright

The Resurrection of Christ, c. 1507 (tempera on poplar wood)
BFM286555 The Resurrection of Christ, c.1507 (tempera on poplar wood) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523); 35.3x40.8 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

Ecce Homo (stained glass)
GDG287330 Ecce Homo (stained glass) by French School, (20th century); Cimetiere du Montparnasse, Paris, France; eGerard Degeorge; French, out of copyright

View of a sarcophagus, Roman cemetery (photo)
GDG279593 View of a sarcophagus, Roman cemetery (photo) by Roman; Tyre, Lebanon; (add.info.: According to Herodotus, Tyre was founded around 2750 BC; became a Roman province in 64 BC; Tyr; Liban;)

Mary Magdalene, illustration from Women of the Bible
IL281083 Mary Magdalene, illustration from Women of the Bible, published by The Religious Tract Society, 1927 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English

Tomb of John Beauchamp (engraving)
587459 Tomb of John Beauchamp (engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tumulus Iohannis de Bellocampo Militis)

Stealing the leaden coffin of W T Aston (engraving)
608127 Stealing the leaden coffin of W T Aston (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Roach)

The Berners Street Hoax (engraving)
611406 The Berners Street Hoax (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Berners Street Hoax. Original artwork)

London churchyard (ink on paper)
610921 London churchyard (ink on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London churchyard)

Memorial to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, Westminster Abbey, London (coloured engraving)
603148 Memorial to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, Westminster Abbey, London (coloured engraving) by Mackenzie, Frederick (c.1788-1854); Private Collection; (add.info)

Stepney Church, London (engraving)
602981 Stepney Church, London (engraving) by Quast, Pieter Jansz. (1605-47); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stepney Church)

North east view of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, taken down 1819 (engraving)
602978 North east view of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, taken down 1819 (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-d.1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: North east view of St Paul s)

St Mary, Whitechapel, London (engraving)
602952 St Mary, Whitechapel, London (engraving) by Coney, John (1786-1833) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Mary, Whitechapel, London); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Norwood Cemetery; tomb of Francis Merick of Norcut, who died in 1702 (coloured engraving)
602622 Norwood Cemetery; tomb of Francis Merick of Norcut, who died in 1702 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tomb of Queen Elizabeth I in Westminster Abbey (coloured engraving)
603674 Tomb of Queen Elizabeth I in Westminster Abbey (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomb of Queen Elizabeth I, in Westminster Abbey)

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (photo)
603605 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Casket for all that was mortal of the British Warrior in Westminster Abbey)

MS Gen 1583 Study from the Tomb of the Nasonii, page 41 from Via Flaminia, c
615114 MS Gen 1583 Study from the Tomb of the Nasonii, page 41 from Via Flaminia, c.1671-76 (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Errard, Charles (the Younger) (1606-89); Glasgow University Library

Effigies of Philippe VI (1293-1350) de Valois and Jean II (1319-64) Le Bon (marble)
XIR208693 Effigies of Philippe VI (1293-1350) de Valois and Jean II (1319-64) Le Bon (marble) by Beauneveu, Andre (c.1335-1403/13); Basilique Saint-Denis, France; French, out of copyright

Detail of a harvest scene on the East Wall, from the Tomb of Sennedjem
BAL203385 Detail of a harvest scene on the East Wall, from the Tomb of Sennedjem, The Workers Village, New Kingdom (wall painting) (see also 19829-30 & 67891) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC)

A Meeting with the Architect, 1866 (w / c on paper)
BOU202956 A Meeting with the Architect, 1866 (w/c on paper) by Johnson, Edward Killingworth (1825-1923); 48.2x35.5 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Interior of Catacombs, Paris, 1861 (b / w photo)
CHT200468 Interior of Catacombs, Paris, 1861 (b/w photo) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

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Step into the ancient world as you explore the captivating mural from the tomb-chapel of Nebamun near Thebes, Egypt. Dating back to around 1350-1400 BC, this masterpiece offers a glimpse into the rich history and artistry of ancient Egyptian civilization. Embark on an adventurous journey with Lara Croft in her iconic Land Rover Defender, reminiscent of her thrilling escapades in Tomb Raider. Brace yourself for excitement and mystery as you follow in her footsteps through treacherous tombs and uncharted territories. Marvel at the intricate beauty adorning the ceiling of the Tomb of Hafez, Iran's most renowned poet. Created between 1325-1389 in Shiraz, Iran, this celestial artwork transports you to a realm where poetry intertwines with spirituality. Transport yourself further back in time to ca. 1400 BC during Egypt's illustrious 18th Dynasty. Witness fowling in marshes depicted on ancient walls—a testament to their hunting prowess and connection with nature. Delve into history's struggle against alcoholism through a fascinating broadsheet published by Kalamazoo's Temperance Movement in 1887. Uncover their efforts to combat vice while exploring Devil's Toboggan Slide—an intriguing metaphorical representation. Discover Anatolia's hidden wonders as you gaze upon Lycian rock tombs nestled within Dalyan's breathtaking landscape. These awe-inspiring structures stand as silent guardians preserving memories from Asia Minor’s past civilizations. Immerse yourself in China’s cultural heritage at Xian’s UNESCO World Heritage Site—the Army of Terracotta Warriors found at Lintong site. Marvel at thousands of intricately crafted terracotta soldiers guarding Emperor Qin Shihuangdi even beyond his mortal life. Unearth secrets buried beneath Tutankhamun’s tomb dating back to XIV century BC—Egypt’s golden era comes alive before your eyes. Explore Quena and witness treasures that have captivated the world for centuries.