Catacomb Collection (#2)

Christian catacombs in the Church of San Biagio in Nepi Nepi Church of San Biagio Catacomb Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

View of the cemetery of the catacombs of St. Callistus on Via Appia Antica Rome Via Appia Antica. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Hercules and Lernaean Hydra, fresco, Via Latina Catacomb, Rome, Italy, 4th century
3433215 Hercules and Lernaean Hydra, fresco, Via Latina Catacomb, Rome, Italy, 4th century by Roman, (4th century AD); Catacomb of Via Latina, Rome, Lazio

The Raising of Lazarus, Catacombs of Via Latina, Rome (fresco)
3433212 The Raising of Lazarus, Catacombs of Via Latina, Rome (fresco) by Roman; Catacomb of Via Latina, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: In the Gospel of John)

The Samaritan woman at the well, Catacombs of Via Latina, Rome (fresco)
703119 The Samaritan woman at the well, Catacombs of Via Latina, Rome (fresco) by Roman; Catacomb of Via Latina, Rome, Lazio

The Sacrifice of Isaac, Catacombs of Via Latina, Rome (fresco)
703120 The Sacrifice of Isaac, Catacombs of Via Latina, Rome (fresco) by Paleo-Christian, (4th century); Catacomb of Via Latina, Rome, Lazio

The grave of Saint Cecilia - Catacomb of Callixtus
Rome, Italy - The Catacomb(s) of Callixtus (also known as the Cemetery of Callixtus) is one of the Catacombs of Rome on the Appian Way - the grave of Saint Cecilia

Italy. Rome. Catacombs of Callixtus. 2nd - 4th centuries. Interior

2nd Century 3rd 4th Ancient Ancient Age Appian
2nd, century, 3rd, 4th, ancient, Ancient, Age, Appian, way, Callixtus, catacomb, catacombs, cemetery, crypt, death, grave, graves, Illuminate, illumination, interior, italian, Italy, narrow, Niche

Sicily - Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo
Black and white Victorian lantern slide of an interior view of the Capuchin Catacombs. Orignially only intended for dead friars, it laster became a status symbols to be entombed in the catacomb

The catacombs of Rome were used to bury Christian martyrs in the first century without encountering any obstacles
XEE4408402 The catacombs of Rome were used to bury Christian martyrs in the first century without encountering any obstacles from the Romans

Fresco from the interior of the Via Latina Catacombs, 6th century (fresco)
703130 Fresco from the interior of the Via Latina Catacombs, 6th century (fresco) by Roman; Catacomb of Via Latina, Rome, Lazio

Martyr in the catacombs, 1886 (oil on canvas)
996165 Martyr in the catacombs, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Cave, Jules Cyrille (1859-1940); 80.4x190.5 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Valley of dry bones
Vision of the valley of dry bones, a scene from the bible. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker

Farinata Degli Uberti
" Farinata Degli Uberti, a scene from Dantes Inferno. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

The Catacombs of Paris in 1865: A visit to the galleries of the Ossuaire
XEE4409530 The Catacombs of Paris in 1865: A visit to the galleries of the Ossuaire. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Catacombs of Paris in 1865)

A gallery of catacombs in Paris in the 19th century, Engraving, Private collection
JLJ4642189 A gallery of catacombs in Paris in the 19th century, Engraving, Private collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: A gallery of catacombs in Paris in the 19th century)

The ossuaries of the catacombs of Paris. Near the source of Lethe or Forget
JEB4885395 The ossuaries of the catacombs of Paris. Near the source of Lethe or Forget, 1862 (albumine print) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); 22x28 cm; eJean Bernard; French

The archeologist Giovanni Battista de Rossi (1822-1894) makes Pope Pius IX visit
XEE4155038 The archeologist Giovanni Battista de Rossi (1822-1894) makes Pope Pius IX visit the crypt of the Popes he has just discovered (1852)

View of the ossuary of the catacombs of Montsouris in Paris
XEE4136784 View of the ossuary of the catacombs of Montsouris in Paris. Engraving from 1856 in " Le Musee Des Sciences" by Unknown Artist

Banquet scene from an early Christian catacomb fresco in Rome
BMR437899 Banquet scene from an early Christian catacomb fresco in Rome, illustration from Roma Sotterranea by Antonio Bossi, published in Rome in 1632 (wood engraving) by Bosio

Adoration of the Magi (wall painting) (b / w photo)
ALI173601 Adoration of the Magi (wall painting) (b/w photo) by Paleo-Christian, (3rd century); Catacombs of Domitilla, Rome, Italy; Alinari

The ossuaries of the catacombs of Paris. Peter bearing a quote from Chapter 1 of
JEB4885369 The ossuaries of the catacombs of Paris. Peter bearing a quote from Chapter 1 of the Gospel of Saint Luke (Deposuit potentes de sede et exaltavit humiles)

The catacombs of Paris. View of an architectural sculpture of Port Saint Philippe
JEB4885341 The catacombs of Paris. View of an architectural sculpture of Port Saint Philippe (Saint-Philippe) that Decure, in charge of consolidating the premises, undertook in 1777

Paris, view of the crossroads of the memento in the catacombs (engraving) 18azaz
XEE4405673 Paris, view of the crossroads of the memento in the catacombs (engraving) 18AzAz by Delannoy (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving after a drawing by delannoy)

Wall painting from the Crypt of the Popes, Catacombs of San Callisto, Rome (fresco)
703133 Wall painting from the Crypt of the Popes, Catacombs of San Callisto, Rome (fresco) by Roman; Catacombs of San Callisto, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

Interior of Catacombs, Paris, 1861 (b / w photo)
CHT200477 Interior of Catacombs, Paris, 1861 (b/w photo) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Interior of Catacombs, Paris, 1861 (b / w photo)
CHT200476 Interior of Catacombs, Paris, 1861 (b/w photo) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

House constructed in a rock at Old Paphos 1, and catacomb at Paphos, Cyprus 2. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey

The Catacombs of St. Calixtus, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC379494 The Catacombs of St. Calixtus, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catacombes de S.Caliste)

Detail of the Catacombs of the Capuchin friars in Palermo
3560269 Detail of the Catacombs of the Capuchin friars in Palermo by Incorpora, Giuseppe (1834-1914); (add.info.: Catacombs of the Capuchin friars)

Interior of Catacombs, Paris, 1861 (b / w photo)
CHT200468 Interior of Catacombs, Paris, 1861 (b/w photo) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Interior of Catacombs, Paris (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT163923 Interior of Catacombs, Paris (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Burial Chamber, Via Labicana, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384925 Burial Chamber, Via Labicana, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info)

Promenade dans les catacombes - in "Life in Paris"by David Carey
LSE4080902 Promenade dans les catacombes - in " Life in Paris" by David Carey, ill. by Georges Cruikshank, ed. Faiburn, London, 1822 by Cruikshank

The skeleton of Death guides a group of tourists through the Catacombs in Paris
FLO4690146 The skeleton of Death guides a group of tourists through the Catacombs in Paris. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death

The Prophecy of Isaiah (fresco) (b / w photo)
ALI161589 The Prophecy of Isaiah (fresco) (b/w photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome, Italy; Alinari

The Raising of Lazarus, Catacombs of Via Latina, Rome (fresco)
3433213 The Raising of Lazarus, Catacombs of Via Latina, Rome (fresco) by Roman, (4th century AD); Catacomb of Via Latina, Rome, Lazio

Ulysses and the Sirens, fragmentary lid from a sarcophagus (marble)
704197 Ulysses and the Sirens, fragmentary lid from a sarcophagus (marble) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Catacombs of San Callisto, Rome

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Explore the hidden depths of history and venture into the mysterious world of catacombs. From the renowned Paris Catacombs in France to the ancient Catacombs of Callixtus in Rome, these underground labyrinths hold secrets waiting to be discovered. Step back in time as you wander through the eerie chambers adorned with skulls and bones, a haunting reminder of mortality. In Paris, descend into the depths beneath the city streets and witness a macabre display of human remains neatly arranged along narrow corridors. This labyrinthine network stretches for miles, offering a chilling glimpse into centuries past. Travel further east to Giza, Egypt, where an illustration reveals the interior of the Great Pyramid. Marvel at its grandeur and imagine how it once served as a final resting place for pharaohs and nobles. Journeying back to Rome, Italy, you'll find yourself immersed in an underground world that dates back to ancient times. The Catacombs of Callixtus stand as a testament to early Christianity's perseverance amidst persecution. Walk among intricate frescoes depicting scenes from mythology or biblical stories like Hercules battling Hydra or The Samaritan woman at the well. Venturing southward towards Sicily lies another captivating site - Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo. Here, mummified bodies dressed in their finest attire line stone walls creating an eerie yet fascinating spectacle. As you explore these catacombs across Europe and beyond, marvel at their architectural wonders - from ornate ceilings adorned with delicate carvings to vast chambers filled with historical artifacts. These subterranean worlds offer glimpses into civilizations long gone but not forgotten.