Mourning Collection (#8)

Death of Freedom; Tod der Freiheit, 1929 (oil on canvas)
653502 Death of Freedom; Tod der Freiheit, 1929 (oil on canvas) by Filla, Emil (1882-1953); 89x116 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Freedom; Tod der Freiheit. Emil Filla (1882-1953)

David's son dies (litho)
8675943 David's son dies (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: David's son dies. 2 Samuel 12:18)

The death of Christopher Columbus (chromo)
NWI4923308 The death of Christopher Columbus (chromo); (add.info.: The death of Christopher Columbus (Christopher Columbus, Cristoforo Colombo, 1451-1506) on 20 May 1506 in Valladolid

Colomba in her mourning dress, on horseback, followed by a Corsican peasant, 1940 (illustration)
8683014 Colomba in her mourning dress, on horseback, followed by a Corsican peasant, 1940 (illustration) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Lamentation over the Dead Christ, c.1490 (oil on panel)
8682960 The Lamentation over the Dead Christ, c.1490 (oil on panel) by Master of the Virgo Inter Virgines, (fl.1470-1500); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: By the Master of the Virgo Inter Virgines)

The body of St. Laurent of Rome is buried as his soul rises to heaven Frescoes from the end of the 13th century Voute
JEB4932361 The body of St. Laurent of Rome is buried as his soul rises to heaven Frescoes from the end of the 13th century Voute du Chorus de l'Eglise Saint Laurent, Panjas

La mort du grand king Sesostris (Senousert) - The death of the great King Sesostris. Copperplate engraving by C
FLO4607876 La mort du grand king Sesostris (Senousert) - The death of the great King Sesostris. Copperplate engraving by C. Grignion from The Copper Plate Magazine or Monthly Treasure, G

A mother soothing her dying child, 1850
3478339 A mother soothing her dying child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother soothing her dying child. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A father finding his daughter dead, 1850
3478338 A father finding his daughter dead, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father finding his daughter dead. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A family surrounding their grandfather, 1850
3478324 A family surrounding their grandfather, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a family surrounding their grandfather on his deathbed. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A woman mourning, 1850
3478321 A woman mourning, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a woman mourning at a poverty stricken deathbed. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Mourning widow, 1850
3478320 Mourning widow, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting mourning widow at the deathbed of her husband. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A maid comforting a child whose mother has just died, 1850
3478110 A maid comforting a child whose mother has just died, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a maid comforting a child whose mother has just died)

n elderly widower, wearing a morning band, waiting at a station, escorted by his daughter, 1850
3478170 n elderly widower, wearing a morning band, waiting at a station, escorted by his daughter, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an elderly widower, wearing a mourning band)

Alcyone, 17th century (engraving)
3480570 Alcyone, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Alcyone. Engraving from Tableaux du temple des muses (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Loire (42), Saint Etienne: Old woman in mourning suit, 1885
LUX4712724 France, Rhone-Alpes, Loire (42), Saint Etienne: Old woman in mourning suit, 1885; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Loire (42), Saint Etienne: Old woman in mourning suit

The queen Catherine de Medici, wife of Henry II of France, 1581 (watercolour)
3434357 The queen Catherine de Medici, wife of Henry II of France, 1581 (watercolour); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Photo © CCI

The death of Saint Joseph (1870). Jean Baptiste Auguste Leloir (1809-1892). Pastel on paper
SYC4195969 The death of Saint Joseph (1870). Jean Baptiste Auguste Leloir (1809-1892). Pastel on paper. Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Young man at his father's deathbed, 1850
3478625 Young man at his father's deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young man sitting at his father's deathbed. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A mourning woman receiving a visitor, 1850
3478261 A mourning woman receiving a visitor, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mourning woman receiving a visitor. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

First World War: France, A widow and her son in uniform gather in front of the grave of the father soldier who died in
LUX4737512 First World War: France, A widow and her son in uniform gather in front of the grave of the father soldier who died in 1870, 1916

Mourning in the Desert, 1870
1575672 Mourning in the Desert, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving based on the painting by Carl Haag (1820 - 1915) a German-born painter who became a naturalized British citizen

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Mourning for the dead (engraving)
8658472 Mourning for the dead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mourning for the dead)

Scene from King Lear (litho)
8655667 Scene from King Lear (litho) by Green, Henry Hawes Craven (1837-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Shakespeare's King Lear (Act V)

Scene from King Lear (litho)
8655665 Scene from King Lear (litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Shakespeare's King Lear (Act V)

Priam pleading with Achilles for the body of Hector (engraving)
8634984 Priam pleading with Achilles for the body of Hector (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Priam, King of Troy)

Thursday (colour litho)
8674339 Thursday (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thursday. Illustration for Tiles from Dame Marjorie's Chimney Corner)

Recovery of the body of Arnold von Winkelried after the Battle of Sempach, 1386 (engraving)
8672996 Recovery of the body of Arnold von Winkelried after the Battle of Sempach, 1386 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mary of Magdalene, Mary Magdalene (Saint Mary Magdalene) or Mary the Magdalene in the Gospels, disciple of Jesus
PCT4294301 Mary of Magdalene, Mary Magdalene (Saint Mary Magdalene) or Mary the Magdalene in the Gospels, disciple of Jesus, wiping the feet of Christ crucifies with his hair - crucifixion, passion

The Death of Saint Joseph (detail) (1870). Jean Baptiste Auguste Leloir (1809-1892). Pastel on paper
SYC4195973 The Death of Saint Joseph (detail) (1870). Jean Baptiste Auguste Leloir (1809-1892). Pastel on paper. Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

The Death of Saint Joseph (detail) (1870). Jean Baptiste Auguste Leloir (1809-1892). Pastel on paper
SYC4195966 The Death of Saint Joseph (detail) (1870). Jean Baptiste Auguste Leloir (1809-1892). Pastel on paper. Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

the death of Don Gormas, Chimene's father, killed by le Cid during a duel
FGL5494000 the death of Don Gormas, Chimene's father, killed by le Cid during a duel, Illustration for "Le Cid" 1802 (engraving); (add.info)

A wise woman brings a new one to a eplore man whose wife just died giving birth to this child
NWI4953698 A wise woman brings a new one to a eplore man whose wife just died giving birth to this child. Colour engraving after a 19th century illustration.; (add.info)

The Death of Francesco Tornabuoni, relief by Andrea del Verrocchio (1435-88) (marble)
BEN79879 The Death of Francesco Tornabuoni, relief by Andrea del Verrocchio (1435-88) (marble); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Embroidered handkerchiefs, mid 19th century
BAL1377 Embroidered handkerchiefs, mid 19th century; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

The Descent from the Cross, 16th century. Creator: Russian icon
The Descent from the Cross, 16th century. Private Collection

The Man of Sorrows, c. 1500. Creator: Botticelli, Sandro (1445-1510)
The Man of Sorrows, c. 1500. Private Collection

Christ at the Column, 15th century. Creator: Costa, Lorenzo (1460-1535)
Christ at the Column, 15th century. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Borghese, Rome

Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: herd of wild elephants, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Mode of capturing wild elephants in Ceylon: herd of wild elephants, 1864. Engraving of a photograph...of the great elephant-catching expedition to a place called Ebbewellepittia...so as to afford

"The Reverse of Fortune", by Mademoiselle Amanda Fougère...the Paris Exhibition of Fine Arts, 1864
"The Reverse of Fortune", by Mademoiselle Amanda Fougere...the Paris Exhibition of Fine Arts, 1864. Engraving of a painting

Mother of Sorrows, c.1610. Creator: Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644)
Mother of Sorrows, c.1610. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genova

Lamentation for Christ with Saints Bartholomew and Paul, c.1570. Creator: Gambara, Lattanzio (around 1530-1574)
Lamentation for Christ with Saints Bartholomew and Paul, c.1570. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia

The Mourning Virgin with Saint John and the Pious Women from Galilee, 1485-1490. Creator: Memling, Hans (1433/40-1494)
The Mourning Virgin with Saint John and the Pious Women from Galilee, 1485-1490. Found in the Collection of the Museu de Arte de S£o Paulo

Christ Crucified with the Thieves, Saints and a Female Donor, 1512. Creator: Baldung (Baldung Grien), Hans (1484-1545)
Christ Crucified with the Thieves, Saints and a Female Donor, 1512. Found in the Collection of the Art Museum Basel

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"Mourning: A Reflection on Grief and Remembrance" In the depths of sorrow, Mary, Queen of Scots found solace in mourning. As she faced her tragic fate, her heart heavy with loss, she exemplified the power of resilience amidst adversity. The New Jerusalem, a vision of hope from c1900, reminds us that even in times of mourning, there is a glimmer of light that guides us towards healing, and is through our collective grief that we find strength to rebuild and create anew. An advert for Jays of London Mourning for families speaks to the universal need for support during times of bereavement. In their compassionate services lies an understanding that mourning is not meant to be endured alone but shared amongst loved ones. On the hallowed grounds where valor met tragedy stands the Irish Brigade memorial on Little Round Top at Gettysburg battlefield. Here we witness how mourning transcends borders and unites nations in honoring those who sacrificed everything for freedom's cause. Achilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus captures the raw intensity and anguish experienced when losing a cherished companion. This poignant artwork immortalizes grief as an essential part of being human – a testament to love's enduring impact. In The Death of Socrates painted in 1787, we witness profound sadness mingled with reverence as philosophy mourns its greatest martyr. Through this masterpiece, we are reminded that even great minds can succumb to mortality's grasp. Queen Victoria and her children draped in mourning attire at Windsor Palace remind us that grief knows no boundaries – it touches both royalty and commoners alike. Their somber presence serves as a reminder that loss unifies humanity under one shared experience. Tilda Swinton's portrayal in Derek Jarman's Caravaggio (1986) brings forth an exploration into art as catharsis during moments marked by sorrowful introspection. Through creativity emerges healing; through artistry, we find solace.