Cavern Collection (page 4)

Interior of the Grotte Vecchie in the Sacre Grotte Vaticane, Rome Rome Sacre Grotte Vaticane, Grotte Vecchie. Date of Photograph:1901

Cathedral at Pescador Island
Henry Jager

Icicles hanging from Slick Rock Falls in winter - Pisgah National Forest - near Brevard, North Carolina USA

Scenic cave landscape with mountains and blue sky at bright summer day in Werfen, Austria. Ice cave hole

The mouth of a dark, water-filled cave opens on the edge of a forest-covered limestone island near Fak Fak, Indonesia. Limestone often harbors caves

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France, Lozere, Meyruis, Cevennes National Park, Aven Armand subterranean cavern near Meyruis, First explored in 1897 by Louis Armand and Edouard-Alfred Martel, Original access through 75M pit

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France, Lozere, Meyruis, Cevennes National Park, Aven Armand subterranean cavern near Meyruis, First explored in 1897 by Louis Armand and Edouard-Alfred Martel, Original access through 75M pit

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France, Lozere, Meyruis, Cevennes National Park, Aven Armand subterranean cavern near Meyruis, First explored in 1897 by Louis Armand and Edouard-Alfred Martel, Original access through 75M pit

Wookey Hole Caves, Witches Kitchen
A GWR Publicity view of the Witches Kitchen cave at Wookey Hole show caves in Somerset, c.1920s-30s

Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Tourists visit limestone caverns in Kentucky, USA, the longest cave system known in the world: The Lovers Leap; The Altar; The Star Chamber; The Dead Sea; The Vestibule

Cornwallis Cave, Yorktown, Virginia, USA. This cavern, created by stone quarrying for building material, was once believed to be the grotto into which British General Cornwallis retreated to avoid

The Prophet Jeremiah Mourning over the Destruction of Jerusalem, 1630. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Prophet Jeremiah Mourning over the Destruction of Jerusalem, 1630. From the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Grotto Scene, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Grotto Scene, n.d

Study of a Model, 1894. Creator: Edvard Munch
Study of a Model, 1894

the Cadini di Misurina group seen from a war cave at the foots of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Dolomites, Auronzo di Cadore, Belluno, Veneto, Italy

Asia, South East Asia, Vietnam, Dong Hoi, Phong Nha, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Hang Roc cave MR

Slovenia, Goriska Region, Dreznica. Slap Kozjak is one of the most picturesque waterfalls in Slovenia

Laos, Vang Vieng. Reclining Buddha inside Tham Poukham cave (Cave of Golden crab)

Balloons over Bend, Central Oregon, USA MR

Iseo seen from a cave at sunset, Iseo lake, Lombardy district, Brescia province, Italy

Italy, Veneto, Belluno, Agordino. Lookout from the legendary San Lucano cave on the valley, Pale dei Balconi, Dolomites (MR)

Parque Arquelogico de Yerradentro Alto de Segoria, Terradentro, Colombia, South America

The Three Peaks of Lavaredo seen from a cave. Sesto Dolomites Trentino Alto Adige Italy Europe

The sun illuminates the vegetation surrounding the Colombi Beach, Defensola, Apulia(Puglia), Italy

Brazil, Bahia, Chapada Diamantina, a guide in the Gruta da Lapa Doce caves in the Chapada Diamantina National Park

Tresor cave
Michel Groleau

Slate cavern in North Wales probably Llechwedd

Llechwedd Slate Cavern Wales Victorian period

The Cavern
An oil painting of two young men in a white row boat, approaching a dark cavern with brown rock faces to each side. Date: circa 1921

Subterranean Canal in Speedwell Lead Mine, Castleton, Derbyshire. Date: circa 1910s

Membership Card, The Cavern Club, Liverpool Date: 1962

Ancient Cave Cavern Death Eleusina Eleusis Entrance
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Bagshawe cavern, Derbyshire. Date: 1903

Cavern of Aeolus; a cave with wind gods blowing on either side of Aeolus who sits enthrone... 1668
Cavern of Aeolus; a cave with wind gods blowing on either side of Aeolus who sits enthroned at center; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

Sinbad in the cave of the ogre (chromolitho)
2817084 Sinbad in the cave of the ogre (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sinbad in the cave of the ogre)

Daniel Killing the Dragon of Baal (oil on canvas)
XHC220087 Daniel Killing the Dragon of Baal (oil on canvas) by Wet or Wett, Jacob Willemsz de (c.1610-72); 75.3x65 cm; Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg, France

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Cave Salamander, small cave along the Indian Rockhouse Trail, Buffalo National River, Arkansas Date: 28/07/2010

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Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman Island, Underwater view of coral reef at Eden Rock in Caribbean Sea Date: 14/12/2006

As he played they danced to his measure, in and out, and round and round (litho)
STC445080 As he played they danced to his measure, in and out, and round and round (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: The centaur Chiron, mentor of Jason)

Crusoes Adventure in the Cave, illustration for Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) (colour litho)
IL193465 Crusoes Adventure in the Cave, illustration for Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Descent into Limbo (oil on panel)
ALG159357 Descent into Limbo (oil on panel) by Italian School, (15th century); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Bologna, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Well, 1845. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Well, 1845

Tsuchiyama, from the series "[Scenes of Famous Places on the] Tokaido (Tokaido meisho fukei)", 1863

Ruin of an Amphitheatre at Pouzzoles (Kingdom of Naples), plate 9 from Oeuvres de A. Calame, 1851

Mountain Waterfall, c. 1855. Creator: Elizabeth Murray
Mountain Waterfall, c. 1855

Belated, 1901. Creator: Helen Hyde
Belated, 1901

Thetis Mourning the Body of Achilles, 1780. Creator: Henry Fuseli
Thetis Mourning the Body of Achilles, 1780

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Step into the depths of history and explore the hidden wonders of the cavern. From ancient cave paintings to legendary tales, this captivating abyss holds secrets that transcend time. In 1888, Leon-Maxime Faivre unveiled his masterpiece "Deux meres (Two Mothers)", a haunting depiction of maternal love set against the backdrop of a mysterious cavern. The darkness envelops them, symbolizing their resilience in the face of adversity. Venturing further into the depths, we stumble upon smugglers unloading goods under cover of night. Their clandestine activities echo Macbeth's encounter with witches around a bubbling cauldron - an eerie reminder that not all who dwell in these caves have noble intentions. Yet amidst this darkness lies beauty beyond compare. Prehistoric cave art adorns Altamira in Spain, showcasing masterful depictions of bulls and horses with their foals. These ancient artists left their mark on history, reminding us that creativity knows no bounds. Across continents and oceans lie other mesmerizing caverns waiting to be discovered. Wookey Hole Caves in Somerset beckon adventurers with its enchanting formations while Ruakuri Caves in New Zealand illuminate with thousands of glow worms creating a celestial spectacle. Diving deeper into underwater realms reveals unexpected encounters such as wobbegong sharks gracefully swimming alongside cardinalfish off Byron Bay's coast in Australia. Nature's harmonious dance unfolds within these watery chambers, captivating our senses. As we emerge from these subterranean labyrinths, we find ourselves facing Jean Francois Millet's poignant painting "Woman and Child (Silence)". It reminds us that sometimes silence can speak volumes - just like the profound stillness found within these mystical caves. Finally, Fingal's Cave stands tall on Staffa Island with its majestic basalt columns reaching towards the heavens. This geological marvel leaves visitors awestruck by nature's architectural prowess - a testament to Earth's enduring beauty.