Monday, May 7, 2012

Mourning Monday 5.7.12

'The Empire of Death: A Cultural History of Ossuaries and Charnel Houses' (Photo: Paul Koudounaris)

I recently discovered this photo of painted skulls in an ossuary in Dingolfing, Germany.
Everything about this is gorgeous!

Click away to see more beautiful images and to buy this book:

  • to learn more about ossuaries click here and here
  • buy the book (I am!) The Empire of Death: A Cultural History of Ossuaries and Charnel Houses by Paul Koudounaris
  • check out the author's website
  • view more stunning images here 

thanks for reading!



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