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Framed 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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1875 Caption Devotion Grotto Lourdes Pilgrims Refers Visions Paranormal
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the exquisite "The Grotto in 1875" framed print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports us back in time to a pilgrimage site of profound devotion - Lourdes, France, 1875. The photograph showcases a crowd of devoted pilgrims gathered around the grotto, their faith and reverence palpable in the air. The Spanish caption, referring to this devotion as a popular superstition, only adds to the intrigue and historical significance of this beautiful piece. Bring the rich history and spiritual depth of this iconic site into your home or office with this stunning framed print.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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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