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Fine Art Print : The Grotto in 1875
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The Grotto in 1875
Pilgrims at the grotto - the Spanish caption refers to the Lourdes devotion as a popular superstition
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Media ID 583390
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1875 Caption Devotion Grotto Lourdes Pilgrims Refers Visions Paranormal
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print of 'The Grotto in 1875' by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you to the sacred site of Lourdes during the late 19th century, where pilgrims gather in reverence at the grotto. The Spanish caption may refer to the Lourdes devotion as a popular superstition, but this print is a testament to the profound faith and connection to history that continues to draw visitors to this hallowed place. Add this stunning work of art to your collection and let its timeless beauty inspire you.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 37cm (20" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the hallowed grounds of the Grotto at Lourdes, France, in 1875. The image bears witness to the intense devotion and pilgrimage that had already begun to draw large crowds to this sacred site, just over a decade after the reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary to Bernadette Soubirous. The Spanish caption, penned in elegant script, refers to the Lourdes devotion as a 'popular superstition.' Yet, the faces of the pilgrims in this photograph, their hands pressed against the grotto's damp, rocky walls, belie any hint of superstition. Their expressions are filled with deep faith, hope, and reverence. The year was 1875, and the Lourdes apparitions had already begun to spread like wildfire, drawing pilgrims from all corners of Europe and beyond. The site had become a place of miraculous healings and transformative experiences. The water from the grotto's spring was believed to have healing properties, and countless stories of cures and conversions abounded. The photograph captures a diverse group of pilgrims, their faces etched with the marks of their lives - the lines of age, the scars of illness, the weariness of long journeys. They come from all walks of life, united by their faith and their belief in the power of the Virgin Mary to heal and transform. The grotto, with its dimly lit interior and the shimmering pool of water at its heart, looms large in the background, a testament to the enduring power of faith and the human spirit. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time, to a moment of deep spiritual significance, when the world seemed to hold its breath in wonder and awe at the unfolding of a remarkable series of events that would forever change the course of history.
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