Ribcage Collection (#2)

Human musculature, artwork F007 / 4829
Human musculature, computer artwork

Human musculature, artwork F007 / 3311
Human musculature, computer artwork

Pieta, 1927. A print from Flemish and Belgian art 1300-1900, The Exhibition organised by the Anglo-Belgian Union at Burlington House, London

Diligence, c1850-1890. Artist: Stanislas Lepine
Diligence, 20th Century. c1850-1890. Although generally not considered an Impressionist painter, Stanislas participated in the first Impressionist exhibition held in 1874

Thomas Willis, physician, 1742. Artist: George Vertue
Thomas Willis, physician, 1742. To the left of his portrait are parts of a skull and a diagram of the spine and ribcage. To the right are several books

Wooden Ancestor Figure from Easter Island, Polynesia, c19th century. Known as an emaciated man - worn with others hanging from the waist in dances at feasts

Buddha with daughters of Sena, Gandhara Style, c2nd-3rd century. Before his enlightenment and emaciated by austerities, Buddha receives food from the daughters of Sena, Gandhara Style

Haida tribe Native American figure of a medicine man
Haida tribe Native North American wooden figure of a shaman prepared for burial. The inscription says: This man was lost in the woods. He fell and broke both legs and was found as represented here

Figure of a Medicine Man, Haida Tribe, Pacific Northwest Coast Indian. Figure of a Medicine Man who fell in the wood, broke both legs and starved to death. Museum of Mankind, London

X-Ray - Ribcage and internal organs of the upper abdomen. Part of Box 165 Boswell Collection - X-Rays. Date: circa 1900

Village elder, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1890s

WWI: REFUGEES, 1919. A starving boy in northern Palestine, whose parents were both killed during World War I. Photograph, 1919

Digital cross section illustration of human lung with pollen allergens in trachea and bronchioles ca

Skeleton of a Mylodon (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF137488 Skeleton of a Mylodon (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Human Skeleton (pen & ink wash and pencil on paper) (recto)
XYC217167 A Human Skeleton (pen & ink wash and pencil on paper) (recto) by Ward, James (1769-1859); 26.9x18.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Portrait of a young man leaning on a wall in the sunlightPortrait of a young man leaning on a wall in the sunlight

Portrait of a young man leaning on a wall in the sunlight

Portrait of a young man leaning on a wall

Illustration of chest, muscles, serous membranes and ribcage
Medicine: Human anatomy, chest, muscles, serous membranes and ribcage

Using knife to remove strips of meat from ribcage

Separating meat from beef ribcage

Human skeleton, artwork F007 / 1742
Human skeleton, computer artwork

Human musculature, artwork F007 / 1619
Human musculature, computer artwork

Human musculature, artwork F007 / 1089
Human musculature, computer artwork

Human skeleton, artwork F007 / 1408
Human skeleton, computer artwork

Human musculature, artwork F007 / 1631
Human musculature, computer artwork

Human arm musculature, artwork F007 / 1181
Human arm musculature, computer artwork

Human skeleton, artwork F007 / 3902
Human skeleton, computer artwork

Shoulder pain, artwork F007 / 3696
Shoulder pain, computer artwork

Human musculature, artwork F007 / 3532
Human musculature, computer artwork

Female anatomy, artwork F007 / 4297
Female anatomy, computer artwork

Human spine, artwork F007 / 3644
Human spine, computer artwork

Human skeleton, artwork F007 / 3941
Human skeleton, computer artwork

Female skeleton, artwork F007 / 3763
Female skeleton, computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F007 / 4225
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Female anatomy, artwork F007 / 3672
Female anatomy, computer artwork

Male skeleton, artwork F007 / 4229
Male skeleton, computer artwork

Human musculature, artwork F007 / 3617
Human musculature, computer artwork

Human hip musculature, artwork F007 / 3845
Human hip musculature, computer artwork

Human skeleton, artwork F007 / 3925
Human skeleton, computer artwork

Human spine, artwork F007 / 3806
Human spine, computer artwork

Human anatomy, artwork F007 / 3866
Human anatomy, computer artwork

Female lymphatic system, artwork F007 / 3683
Female lymphatic system, computer artwork

Human skeleton, artwork F007 / 3900
Human skeleton, computer artwork

Human ribcage, artwork F007 / 3807
Human ribcage, computer artwork

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The ribcage, a fascinating structure that protects our vital organs and supports the human arm musculature. From ancient artwork like F007 / 1810's depiction of a dog skeleton to the intricate details of an anatomy skeleton, it has always captivated artists and scientists alike. But the ribcage is not just about bones; it symbolizes new life as well. In the art of nudes, such as DDE-90022306 or Emaciated Siddhartha from 1850/1900 by an unknown creator, we see how this skeletal framework represents both vulnerability and strength. Even in religious artifacts like Corpus from a Processional Cross (1370/1430), its presence signifies faith and spirituality. And in Anatomical Study of the Human Skeleton (1896 chromolithograph) or Vintage Anatomical Print of the Human Skeleton (1912 screen print), we witness meticulous studies that have shaped medical knowledge for centuries. The ribcage's shape can also be compared across different cultures and time periods. For instance, an engraving comparing Venus de Milo's chest with that of a late 19th Century French socialite highlights how beauty standards have evolved over time. Beyond humans, even animals are connected to this remarkable structure. Imagine a camel pulling a carriage across Asia's vast Gobi Desert – their robust ribcages endure harsh conditions while carrying precious cargo. Intricate yet resilient, symbolic yet scientific – the ribcage remains an enigma worth exploring through various lenses: art, history, anatomy. It reminds us of our mortality but also celebrates our resilience as living beings.