Grotto Collection

Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. Artist: Leon-Maxime Faivre
Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Blue grotto, Capri Island, Italy. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Lourdes - The statue in the Grotto
Statue of Our Lady of Lourdes, France in the Grotto at this sacred Christian site

Buddha statue in cliffs (since destroyed by the Taliban), Bamiyan, Afghanistan

Bernadettes 1st Vision
Bernadette Soubirous has her first vision of Mary at the Grotto

Excursion boat off the Pigeons Rock, Grotte aux Pigeons, limestone rocks eroded by wind and weather in the Raouche district, Beirut, Lebanon, Middle East, Asia

Lourdes - The Grotto
Statue of Our Lady of Lourdes in the Grotto, with believers praying beneath and hanging crutches testament to the miraculous cures achievers by those of faith at this sacred Christian site

Shell Fountain / Costume
Tunic dress by Paquin: draped tango skirt with front split & train, translucent flared tunic & pearl adorned corsage, toque / turban with feather trim

British Ballad, The Mermaid
THE MERMAID. British ballad by Dr. John Leyden. The Gaelic story bears that Macphail of Colonsay was carried off by a mermaid

Buddha statue in grotto, Tanzhe Temple, Beijing, China, Asia

Lourdes Pilgrims (Card)
Pilgrims kneel before the statue of Mary in the grotto, while one of them drinks the water and another lights a candle

Bernadette / Grotto 1905
The grotto of Massabielle at the beginning of the 20th century - showing the statue, and crutches left by those who, miraculously, don t need them any more

Lourdes / Map in 1858
The town in 1858 of Lourdes of Bernadettes vision, showing the grotto of Massabielle at some distance from the town

Grotto at Lourdes, France, circa 1890s. Date: circa 1890s

Leda and the Swan, 1770. Creator: Salomon Gessner
Leda and the Swan, 1770

Lourdes Vision (Big)
The Virgin Mary appears to Bernadette Soubirous, but not to her two companions, as they are gathering firewood by the river at the grotto of Massabielle

Poster, Caves of Remouchamps, Liege, Belgium Date: 1923

Grazing Sheep on Latrigg Fell, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England

Grotto of the Annunciation, Nazareth
View inside the Grotto of the Annunciation in Nazareth, where by tradition Mary is said to have received a visit from the Angel Gabriel

Grotto in an iceberg; Terra Nova in the distance (b / w photo)
6013242 Grotto in an iceberg; Terra Nova in the distance (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grotto in an iceberg; Terra Nova in the distance)

The Geyser, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
The Geyser, 1872. Hot springs in Weyers Cave, (later known as the Grand Caverns) in the town of Grottoes, Virginia, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Israel, Golan Heights, the Banias stream, a source of the Jordan River, the Grotto of Pan in the background

Children looking rather unsure in Santas Grotto in Eccles Date: circa 1977

Visitor beside one of the Buddha statues at the 5th Century Yungang Caves, a series of Buddhist grottoes

Luigi Groto, Italian poet
Luigi Groto (1541-1585), Italian poet. The circular Italian inscription gives his name, calls him the blind man of Hadria (referring to Adria, northern Italy)

Blue Grotto / Malta / Coates
The inside of the Blue Grotto

St. Bruno (1030-1101) Praying in the Desert, 1763 (oil on canvas)
XIR200019 St. Bruno (1030-1101) Praying in the Desert, 1763 (oil on canvas) by Restout, Jean Bernard (1732-97); 46.5x56.5 cm; Louvre, Paris

Petroglyph dating from the Bronze Age, San Xurxo, Cotobade, Spain, 2000 BC (petroglyph)
AIS5355998 Petroglyph dating from the Bronze Age, San Xurxo, Cotobade, Spain, 2000 BC (petroglyph); © Iberfoto.

Prehistoric man, c.1880 (illustration)
8698400 Prehistoric man, c.1880 (illustration) by German School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: History. Prehistory. Bear hunting)

Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton (circa 1761-1815), 1785-86 (oil on canvas)
7337921 Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton (circa 1761-1815), 1785-86 (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Lydstep Cavern, Pembrokeshire, Wales
7243360 The Lydstep Cavern, Pembrokeshire, Wales.; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lydstep Cavern, Pembrokeshire, Wales, seen here in the 19th century)

Odysseus and Polyphemos, king of the Cyclops, 1887
7125131 Odysseus and Polyphemos, king of the Cyclops, 1887; (add.info.: Odysseus and Polyphemos, king of the Cyclops. From A Popular History of Greece, published 1887.); Photo © Ken Welsh

The Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite, 1630s (oil on copper, mounted on wood)
XOS5880013 The Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite, 1630s (oil on copper, mounted on wood) by Francken, Frans II (1581-1642); 36.2x43.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Grotte et traversee du Glacier des Bossons (b/w photo)
8640719 Grotte et traversee du Glacier des Bossons (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grotte et traversee du Glacier des Bossons)

The Chapel of Helena, Church of the Holy Sepulchre (engraving)
8638831 The Chapel of Helena, Church of the Holy Sepulchre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chapel of Helena, Church of the Holy Sepulchre)

Grotto of Antiparos, Greece (engraving)
8634953 Grotto of Antiparos, Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grotto of Antiparos, Greece. Illustration from Hellas)

Peeps into the life of early mankind (litho)
8676268 Peeps into the life of early mankind (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peeps into the life of early mankind)

Mythological scene with Ceyx and Alcyone transformed into kingfishers
3480612 Mythological scene with Ceyx and Alcyone transformed into kingfishers; (add.info.: Mythological scene with Ceyx and Alcyone transformed into kingfishers ('halcyons')

The grotto of Santa R Salia, Palermo, 1860 (engraving)
1579507 The grotto of Santa R Salia, Palermo, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the grotto of Santa R Salia, Palermo. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Great Siege Tunnels, Gibraltar. 18th century (photo)
7264837 Great Siege Tunnels, Gibraltar. 18th century (photo); Gibraltar; (add.info.: Great Siege Tunnels, Gibraltar. Tableau showing gunners preparing a cannon for action)

Bernadette Soubirous, c.1870-1880 (illustration)
8698470 Bernadette Soubirous, c.1870-1880 (illustration); (add.info.: Religion. The Virgin Mary appears to Bernadette Soubirous in the cave of Lourdes, 1858)

Early artists and printers at work (litho)
8676240 Early artists and printers at work (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early artists and printers at work)

Gibraltar (engraving)
8676824 Gibraltar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gibraltar. Illustration from The Illustrated News of the World, 2 July 1859.); © Look and Learn.

The Chapel in the Cave of the Cross (engraving)
8638834 The Chapel in the Cave of the Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chapel in the Cave of the Cross)

Popular Superstitions: Seeing the new moon (colour litho)
8668703 Popular Superstitions: Seeing the new moon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seeing the new moon)

Great Siege Tunnels, Gibraltar. 18th century (photo)
7264852 Great Siege Tunnels, Gibraltar. 18th century (photo); Gibraltar; (add.info.: Great Siege Tunnels, Gibraltar. Tableau in St)

Temptation of Saint Anthony (oil on copper)
8682955 Temptation of Saint Anthony (oil on copper) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); (add.info.: By David Teniers the Younger).

Aristomenes escaping from the pit (engraving)
8635003 Aristomenes escaping from the pit (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aristomenes escaping from the pit into which he had been thrown by)

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Discover the mystical allure of grottos around the world. From Bernadette's first vision to the enchanting Blue Grotto in Capri Island, Italy, these hidden sanctuaries hold captivating stories. Witness the power of faith at Lourdes as pilgrims gather around the statue in the Grotto, seeking solace and healing. Once standing tall in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, a Buddha statue nestled within cliffs was tragically destroyed by the Taliban but forever remains etched in our memories. Artistic expressions find their home within grottos too. Leon-Maxime Faivre's masterpiece 'Deux meres (Two Mothers)' transports us into an emotional realm where two mothers' love intertwines. In Lourdes, immerse yourself in British ballads like 'The Mermaid, ' echoing through its sacred chambers. Gaze upon a mesmerizing Shell Fountain adorned with exquisite costumes that transport you to another era. Embark on an excursion boat off Pigeons Rock at Grotte aux Pigeons in Beirut, Lebanon; let limestone rocks eroded by wind and weather leave you awestruck. Step back into history as we delve into Bernadette's journey intertwined with her beloved Grotto from 1905. And finally, witness serenity embodied by a Buddha statue tucked away within Tanzhe Temple in Beijing, China. Join us on this global exploration of grottos - gateways to wonderment and spiritual awakening for all who dare to venture.