Cavern Collection (page 8)

In Fingals Cave, Staffa, from A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between
STC138786 In Fingals Cave, Staffa, from A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between the Years 1814 and 1825 published 1829 (coloured engraving) by Daniell

Indian forest-dwellers, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478560 Indian forest-dwellers, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iroulers, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

A prehistoric cave at night, illustration from L Homme Primitif
CHT233790 A prehistoric cave at night, illustration from L Homme Primitif by Louis Figuier (1819-94) published Hachette, 1870 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bayard

Ms 43-1950 (5v) Christs Temptation, Daniel destroying Bel
FIT274590 Ms 43-1950 (5v) Christs Temptation, Daniel destroying Bel, from Speculum Humanae Salvationis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); 14.3x19.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Fossil brachiopods, ox-eye oreo and geological organs
Fossil brachiopods, Discinisca lamellosa 1, ox-eyed oreo, Oreosoma atlanticum 2, and underground geological organs at Saint Pierre 3. Orbicules, oreosome, orgues geologiques

Grotto and prehistoric stones in the Vendee, France
Entrance to the grotto at St. Brandriere and prehistoric stones, dolmen, menhir, obelisk, column at St. Gilles, in the Vendee, France

The Smugglers Cave (litho)
PNP270189 The Smugglers Cave (litho) by Pearse, Alfred (19th/20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: drawn for the Boys Own Paper ; ); Peter Newark Historical Pictures; British

Captain Kydd concealing treasure in a Cavern (engraving)
654541 Captain Kydd concealing treasure in a Cavern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Kydd concealing treasure in a Cavern)

Les Cavernes A Requins (engraving)
2789082 Les Cavernes A Requins (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Cavernes A Requins. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 8 December 1889)

Fine Arts at the Paris Great Exhibition (engraving)
1608194 Fine Arts at the Paris Great Exhibition (engraving) by Girardet, Karl (1813-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fine Arts at the Paris Great Exhibition)

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1843 (oil on canvas)
1079469 Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1843 (oil on canvas) by Gignoux, Regis Francis (1816-82); 121.9x94.3 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Mammoth Cave)

Aristomenes escaping from the pit into which he had been thrown by the Spartans (engraving)
3647003 Aristomenes escaping from the pit into which he had been thrown by the Spartans (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Going into Hell, 1866 (woodcut)
3726016 Going into Hell, 1866 (woodcut) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); 10.3x8.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The introduction of the candidate into the cavern (engraving)
3100714 The introduction of the candidate into the cavern (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The introduction of the candidate into the cavern)

The Temptation of St. Anthony (oil on panel)
488056 The Temptation of St. Anthony (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 48.6x63.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; The Walter H

Cavemen during the Ice Age, after a sketch by Professor Klaatsch
CHT179915 Cavemen during the Ice Age, after a sketch by Professor Klaatsch, late 19th century (colour litho) by Kranz, Wilhelm (1853-1930); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Interior of a Cave Temple in Laos, print made by F. Sorrieu
423687 Interior of a Cave Temple in Laos, print made by F. Sorrieu, illustration from An Exploratory Voyage in Indo-China during the years 1866

The Grotto of Antiparos, Greece, 1752 (engraving)
6031976 The Grotto of Antiparos, Greece, 1752 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grotto of Antiparos, Greece)

Entrance to Mammonth Cave, Kentucky (b / w photo)
6018267 Entrance to Mammonth Cave, Kentucky (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to Mammonth Cave, Kentucky)

Jesus raises Lazarus - Bible
3780510 Jesus raises Lazarus - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead before Martha and Mary. He cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth)

Horse-Shoe Fall, Niagara, Entrance to the Cavern of, on the English Side (engraving)
3638849 Horse-Shoe Fall, Niagara, Entrance to the Cavern of, on the English Side (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse-Shoe Fall, Niagara)

Cavern at Banias from which the Jordan Issues (engraving)
2809741 Cavern at Banias from which the Jordan Issues (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cavern at Banias from which the Jordan Issues)

"This one is fat", said Cuillen, and she rolled a bulky Fenian along like a
STC411979 " This one is fat", said Cuillen, and she rolled a bulky Fenian along like a wheel, illustration from Irish Fairy Tales by James Stephens, 1920 (colour litho) by Rackham

View of the famous Kuhstall cave in Saxon Switzerland (engraving with w / c)
BMT407889 View of the famous Kuhstall cave in Saxon Switzerland (engraving with w/c) by Hammer, Christian Gottlob (1779-1864); 51.1x72.1 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan

A Grotto in the Gulf of Salerno, Evening, c. 1800 (chalk on paper) (pair to 469892)
CH469893 A Grotto in the Gulf of Salerno, Evening, c.1800 (chalk on paper) (pair to 469892) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 28.5x46.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

A Grotto in the Gulf of Salerno, Morning, c. 1800 (chalk on paper) (pair to 469893)
CH469892 A Grotto in the Gulf of Salerno, Morning, c.1800 (chalk on paper) (pair to 469893) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 28.5x46.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

The Earl of Surrey Beholding the Fayre Geraldine in the Mirror
658821 The Earl of Surrey Beholding the Fayre Geraldine in the Mirror, 1853 (watercolour heightened with white) by Corbould

The Colosseum, Rome (oil on canvas)
SCP38100 The Colosseum, Rome (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 240x225 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; French, out of copyright

A Peep into the Cave of Jacobinism, or Magna est Veritas et praevalebit
NCO189729 A Peep into the Cave of Jacobinism, or Magna est Veritas et praevalebit, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Torghattan Mountain and Cavern (engraving)
3654347 Torghattan Mountain and Cavern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torghattan Mountain and Cavern)

Cavern Scene near Subiaco, with Figures, 1793 (oil on canvas)
2829276 Cavern Scene near Subiaco, with Figures, 1793 (oil on canvas) by Barker, Thomas (1769-1847); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

The Temptation of St. Anthony (oil)
CH43335 The Temptation of St. Anthony (oil) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Settlers in a waggon traveling to the western states 79, settlers building a log cabin 80
6337913 Settlers in a waggon traveling to the western states 79, settlers building a log cabin 80, and view of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky 81 by English School

Ils Habitaient Des Cavernes (engraving)
6003886 Ils Habitaient Des Cavernes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ils Habitaient Des Cavernes)

Section of the bone cavern of Gaylenreuth, Franconia (engraving)
5999415 Section of the bone cavern of Gaylenreuth, Franconia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Section of the bone cavern of Gaylenreuth, Franconia)

Wookey Hole, Somerset, 18th century (w / c)
3858455 Wookey Hole, Somerset, 18th century (w/c) by Rooker, Michael (Angelo) (1743-1801); (add.info.: Wookey Hole, Somerset by Michael Angelo Rooker)

Freshwater Cavern on the Isle of Wight (engraving)
819036 Freshwater Cavern on the Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Freshwater Cavern on the Isle of Wight)

Shimmering Tree Shadows, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Gardner Symons
Shimmering Tree Shadows, late 19th-early 20th century

The Tomb of Death. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
The Tomb of Death

A Rainy Night, Madison Square, 1890. Creator: Charles Frederick William Mielatz
A Rainy Night, Madison Square, 1890

Lace appraiser (L Experte en Dentelles), 1876. Creator: Felicien Rops
Lace appraiser (L Experte en Dentelles), 1876

Gaspard de la Nuit, 1868. Creator: Felicien Rops
Gaspard de la Nuit, 1868

Oude-Kate. Creator: Felicien Rops
Oude-Kate

Walk in the Shadow, 1922. Creator: Ernst Barlach
Walk in the Shadow, 1922

In the Park, Dark, 1916. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
In the Park, Dark, 1916

The Apparition, 1885. Creator: James Tissot
The Apparition, 1885

Dark Clouds, c. 1901. Creator: Louis Michel Eilshemius
Dark Clouds, c. 1901

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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.