#funerary art

[sictransitgloriamvndi]

El Petó de la Mort: The Kiss of Death (1930) - Jaume Barba for the tomb of Josep Llaudet Soler

Inscription: “His young heart is thus extinguished. The blood in his veins grows cold. And all strength has gone from him. Falling into the arms of death, he is exalted by his faith. Amen.”

[miamaimania]

Wreath of Olive Leaves (4th century B.C.) ✧ Gold · Greek Late Classical–Hellenistic · Western Turkey

[wandering-cemeteries]

Knocking on Heaven's door.

Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno

Genoa, Italy

Dec. 2016

[7pleiades7]

Detail of a marble funerary monument of Queen Marie Antoinette. It is located in the Basilica of Saint-Denis, near Paris, France. The statue was created by sculptor Edme Gaulle. The photo highlights the intricate details of the hands and clothing, showcasing the realistic carving style.

[victoriantomodern]

Wall tiles from the funerary apartments of King Djoser, Old Kingdom (c. 2630-2611 BCE), faience, Metropolitan Museum of Art.

[theancientwayoflife]

~ Vignette from funerary papyrus (Book of the Dead) from papyrus N 3149.

Period: Ptolemaic Period

Medium: Papyrus

[thesilicontribesman]

Prehistoric Funerary Pottery With Sun Symbol On Base, 20250 to 1550 BCE, St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff

[nobrashfestivity]

Unknown Funerary Portrait Egypt, probably Faiyum Late 3rd - 4th century A.D. Tempera on wood 12 × 6 × 1/4 in. (30.48 × 15.24 × 0.64 cm)