Antique Skull

Figure 5 presents the brain removed from the skull in lateral aspect, highlighting the convolutions of the cerebral cortex and the cerebellum beneath.

On the lower left corner, we can also see a skull.

This traditional Indo-Persian Kulah Khud helmet is primarily made of forged steel. The skull bowl was fashioned from a single sheet of wrought iron or low-carbon steel, which was met...

These subjects, which had particular success in the Flemish context, are works of great charm, interesting to study and often difficult to decipher; protagonist of our canvas we see ...

The saint is depicted in a cave, next to a skull, a book, and a cross, iconographic symbols linked to spirituality and reflection on the transience of life.

The traditional iconography of Saint Jerome is confirmed here through the usual symbols of his meditation: he holds a skull in his right hand, while in the foreground, a book bound i...

CARVED FOLK ART MASONIC WALKING STICK Stained, ebonized and polychromed hardwood With bas-relief symbolism along the length of the shaft Circa late 19th century 36" in total length...

They used to belong to secret societies and were kept in secret places.The Mangbetu nobility had a special ideal of beauty, which involved the artificial deformation of the occipital...

At the upper right appears the famous Death's-Head Hawkmoth (*Acherontia atropos*), known for the skull-like marking on its thorax that has fascinated naturalists and inspired folklo...

The handwritten inscriptions are on the skull with, place of the hunt, family crest and date.

He is surrounded by vanitas symbols - such as the skull and burnt out candle - which serve as reminders of mortality and the fleeting nature of earthly life.

.) — a nocturnal primate from West Africa — accompanied by detailed anatomical studies of its skull and jaw, characteristic of the scientific rigor of the era.

A finely engraved anatomical plate depicting the articulated skeleton of a quadruped shown in lateral profile, carefully arranged upon a rectangular stone pedestal within a lightly s...

The saint is portrayed in half-length with his typical iconographic attributes: the crucifix to which to address adoration, the skull symbol of penance on the left hand resting on a ...

The miniature depicts a skull resting on a stone block shelf, on which sits an hourglass.

The modeled head, rendered with a contemplative downward gaze, displays the faintly delineated cranial mapping associated with phrenology—a once-popular theory that sought to correla...

The upper register (Figs. 2 and 3) depicts the skull in dorsal view and the mandible separately, rendered with precise delineation of dentition and cranial structure.

The bull protome—like the bucranium, the representation of the fleshless skull of an animal—is a typology that was especially developed from the Hellenistic period through the Roman ...

Contemporary accounts describe these helmets covered in burgundy velvet, carefully sewn over the skull and ear pieces, further emphasising their ceremonial and elite status.

The miniature represents a skull from whose eye sockets and jaws snakes emerge and a lizard crawling on the top of the skull, where in the center there is also a frog.

Above it, in the upper central area of ​​the skull, stands out the fabric carved in great relief, with parallel folds.

He wears a garland and tiara of skulls, while holding a rattle drum in his upper right hand, with his long locks of hair bound up in conical form and held upright by his crown.

The first depicts a globe encircled by a serpent, its surface bearing an incised triangle with the Eye of Providence; the second depicts a skull, likewise entwined by a serpent, with...

The composition captures Mary Magdalene in a moment of profound spiritual contemplation, gently holding a crucifix as her gaze turns heavenward in devotional surrender. A skull, emer...

Large European Fallow Deer Antlers on Black Forest Plaque, Austria 1920s A striking and sculptural set of large European fallow deer antlers mounted on a wooden skull and presented ...

The calvarial margins frame the specimen, emphasizing the spatial relationship between brain and skull. Figure 2 presents a superior view after partial removal of the cerebral subst...

The scene portrays Mary Magdalene in contemplative solitude within a rocky wilderness landscape, shown barefoot beside a devotional book and a skull — traditional symbols of repentan...

The skulls also featured vents, like those found in alligators, to regulate the temperature of the dinosaur’s brain while it exerted itself.

The cerebral hemispheres, corpus callosum, ventricular spaces, cerebellum, and brainstem are distinctly shown in relation to the skull and facial structures. The layered cross-hatchi...

At the foot of the cross, a skull and a few bones evoke Adam and the redemption of humanity through Christ's sacrifice.

Vajrabhairava is painted red/orange over his skull laden headdress, and the deity has three faces and bears a horse's head within his hair.

The mouse was discovered in the Cavendish tomb in the vault of Bolsover Church at the time of the internment of the 4th Duke of Portland (1768 - 1854), from the skull of his father W...

An almost “nimbus”-like, large wavy wreath of hair masses, whose linear style – despite its constant plasticity – now frames the barely oval face with the enriching use of drilling t...

At his feet the ordeal full of symbols: evil (snake) with the apple, the 'Memento mori' of human bones, of Adam's skull, of the worn out but not yet undone body. France early 18th ce...

The composition depicts a refined female profile juxtaposed with a skull concealed beneath a hooded cloak, positioned as if whispering into the living figure’s ear.

Around them, symbolic elements heighten the mood—a black cat perches on a table, a broom lies discarded, and a skull peers from the shadows. Printed in 1846, the work belongs to the...

Next to her are her typical iconographic attributes: a crucifix, a memento mori skull, an open book, and a jar of ointments. Behind her, we glimpse a splendid church, a spatial refe...

The vertical part, crowned with a spiral metal flame and central buttons, features a painting of a group of overlapping skulls. Below is a predella with the inscription: "Saint Micha...

Deep wrinkles, a full beard and the volumes of the skull are suggested with great economy of means yet striking precision.

Draped in his habit, the Saint is depicted kneeling next to a skull and a book, symbols of vanitas and meditation on the transience of life.

Provenance Martial bronsin 2009 Native 2012 - Martin Lagrain AHDRC ao-0096159-001,002,003 The figure is depicted standing, bearded, with a tribal skull-cap with extensions on eac...

The crucifix she delicately holds reinforces the contemplative character of the scene. At her side, the skull resting upon a book recalls the vanity of earthly things, while the jar ...

One backrest presents an abundant floral composition rendered in a painterly, almost Old-Master style, while the other showcases a vivid, fantastical skull adorned with lush blossoms...

The backrest features a dramatic floral skull composition—rich in texture and detail—set against a deep teal background.

At his feet are typical iconographic symbols, an open book and a skull, reminiscent of the work of painters associated with the Tenebrism movement.

The final two plates examine the massive skull, jaw, teeth, and tusk core, offering a rare and precise look at one of the most distinctive anatomical structures in the animal kingdom.

At the top are comparative skulls of Bos primigenius (aurochs), Ursus spelaeus (cave bear), and a human skull from Purfos cave, underscoring the contemporary fascination with prehist...

Its hidden compartment, vibrant coral, turquoise, and skull beads, and traditional design make it a standout item for those seeking to add authentic Tibetan jewelry to their collection

The seat bursts with theatrical opulence—a crowned skull surrounded by red roses, candlelit devotionals, and a chorus of cherubic figures.

The book alludes to his numerous exegetical writings and to the Vulgate. The skull is a symbol of Vanitas, the transience of human life and meditation on death.

This lithograph presents the skeleton in a clear side profile, allowing close study of its massive limb bones, heavily built pelvis, curved claws, and elongated skull. The articulati...

Priests at the summit are seen preparing or conducting a ritual execution, while the victim’s body is dragged down the steep staircase. At the base, skulls are embedded in the archit...

The use of chiaroscuro emphasizes the dramatic tension: the body emerges in warm light against a dark background, highlighting the figure in an atmosphere of contemplation. In one co...

A similar work was painted by Blauvelt of the same title [offered at Northeast Auctions 5 November 2005, lot 589], though the details of what the man discovers in the dirt include t...

The very classical structure features the INRI scroll, with the figure of Christ, a three-nail type, attached below. The lower part is a skull with bones. All parts of the cross are ...

Two pedestals are featured, one with a skull and the other with books. Compare with the one in the Metropolitan Museum (inventory 2012.545.12), dated to the early 17th century.

Mounted on a dark walnut backplate, the antlers and partial skull with good patina.

The print portrays Bhairava standing on a pedestal, with four arms holding symbolic objects like a trident and a skull, representing his fearsome yet protective nature as a guardian ...

MV8927), also shows the sitter holding a gold ointment jar but with a different pose, dress and attributes (a skull, rather than a book, at the bottom left) to the present portrait.[...

Oil painting on iron plate, depicting a Vanitas with skull and fruit. Octagonal frame in interlocking ebonized wood with flaring to match the painting and gold profiling on lead.