Cave Collection (#98)

The Tempest (oil on canvas)
BAL37410 The Tempest (oil on canvas) by Brown, Lucy Madox (1834-94); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

St. Anthony the Abbot and St. Paul the First Hermit, c. 1642 (oil on canvas)
XIR36740 St. Anthony the Abbot and St. Paul the First Hermit, c.1642 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); 257x188 cm; Prado, Madrid

St. Paul the Hermit
XJL36729 St. Paul the Hermit by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (c.1590-1652); Prado, Madrid, Spain; Italian, out of copyright

The Tomb of Atala, 1808 (oil on canvas)
XIR35895 The Tomb of Atala, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Girodet de Roucy-Trioson, Anne Louis (1767-1824); 207x267 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

A European salt mine in the nineteenth century (litho)
KW353662 A European salt mine in the nineteenth century (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two children stolen by a female monkey, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR346376 Two children stolen by a female monkey, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 7th August 1910 (colour litho) by French School

A miner in the 16th century, from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages
KW342844 A miner in the 16th century, from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published London 1878 (litho) by French School

THE HALL OF THE ATHENAEUM CLUB, PALL MALL, LONDON UK; Mr. Justice Mathew, Sir John Bridge, Bishop of Salisbury, Mr. Justice Day, Mr. Justice Smith, Mr. Justice Cave, 1893 engraving

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Interior of the Grotto of Antiparos (engraving)
XJF311294 Interior of the Grotto of Antiparos (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Grotto at Posillipo, c. 1782 (w / c on laid paper)
XYC309892 The Grotto at Posillipo, c.1782 (w/c on laid paper) by Jones, Thomas (1743-1803); 23.8x39.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Welsh, out of copyright

Tiger in a cave, c. 1814 (oil on panel)
XYC306574 Tiger in a cave, c.1814 (oil on panel) by Agasse, Jacques-Laurent (1767-1849); 82.6x62.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Swiss, out of copyright

The Hermits Cave, Depedale, the dales of Derbyshire, UK, U. K. Britain, British
The Hermits Cave, Depedale, the dales of Derbyshire, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European, 19th century engraving

Swaziland, Bushmen or Cave Dwellers, Engraving 1890

Approach to Cave of the Winds, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Adoration of the Magi, central panel from the Altarpiece, c. 1466 (tempera on panel)
XAL30010 Adoration of the Magi, central panel from the Altarpiece, c.1466 (tempera on panel) (see also 50042) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506); 77x75 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Entrance to the Cave-Temples of Kanhari, Isle of Salsette

A Picnic in Scotland. the Ascent. Miss Graces Pony had to be Looked after Most
A Picnic in Scotland. the Ascent. Miss Graces Pony had to be Looked after most Carefully. Mr. Brown does Not See the View. Miss Dolefuls Steed Managed to Get down by Himself. a Convenient Cave

Entrance to Captain Jacks Cave, 1873

St. Anthony Abbot (panel)
BAL77026 St. Anthony Abbot (panel) by Coxie or Coxcie, Michiel I (1499-1592); 38x28.5 cm; Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1505-10 (oil on panel)
XOS741922 The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1505-10 (oil on panel) by Giorgione, (Giorgio da Castelfranco) (1476/8-1510); 90.8 x 110.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Virgils Tomb, with the Figure of Silius Italicus, 1779
BAL72360 Virgils Tomb, with the Figure of Silius Italicus, 1779 by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 101.6x127 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Grotto in the Kingdom of Naples, with Banditti, exh. 1778
BAL72365 A Grotto in the Kingdom of Naples, with Banditti, exh. 1778 by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 122x172.7 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Grotto in the Gulf of Salernum, with the figure of Julia, banished from Rome, exh
BAL72366 A Grotto in the Gulf of Salernum, with the figure of Julia, banished from Rome, exh. 1780 (pair of 72365) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 114.3x175

Cave of Karli India, 19th century engraving

Two Leopards, c. 1820 (oil on canvas)
XIR391197 Two Leopards, c. 1820 (oil on canvas) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 59 x 72.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; (add.info.: Deux Leopards; ); French, out of copyright

Bison in Font De Gaume, c. 25, 000 B. C. (cave painting)
XOS3038281 Bison in Font De Gaume, c.25, 000 B.C. (cave painting) by Prehistoric; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paintings discovered by Denis Pyrony in 1901); out of copyright

Captain Dalgetty at Ardenvohr, illustration from A Legend of Montrose by
KW284706 Captain Dalgetty at Ardenvohr, illustration from A Legend of Montrose by Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) published 1843 (litho) by Cruikshank

Macbeth and the Apparition of the Armed Head, Act IV, Scene I, from Macbeth
XYC282782 Macbeth and the Apparition of the Armed Head, Act IV, Scene I, from Macbeth, by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) c.1820 (w/c, wash, pen & ink on paper) by Craig

In the Coal Mine, Illustration from A History of Coal, Coke, Coalfields
XJF294075 In the Coal Mine, Illustration from A History of Coal, Coke, Coalfields and Iron Manufacture in Northern England by W.Fordyce, published in 1860 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

St. Jerome in the Desert (oil on panel)
XAL291497 St. Jerome in the Desert (oil on panel) by Pietro, Sano di, also Ansano di Pietro di Mencio (1406-81); 34x26 cm; Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena

The Descent of Man into the Vale of Death, pl. 8, illustration from The Grave
XYC290778 The Descent of Man into the Vale of Death, pl.8, illustration from The Grave, A Poem by William Blake (1757-1827) engraved by Luigi Schiavonetti (1765-1810), 1808 (etching) by Blake

Descent of Christ into Limbo, c. 1482 (oil on panel)
XIR275455 Descent of Christ into Limbo, c.1482 (oil on panel) by French School, (15th century); 79.1x97 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Chambery, Savoie, Rhone-Alpes

Gypsy Caves, Sacro Monte, Granada, Spain, from Spanish Pictures by the
KW268380 Gypsy Caves, Sacro Monte, Granada, Spain, from Spanish Pictures by the Reverend Samuel Manning, published in 1870 (engraving) by Dore

A Scene from Don Quixote (Volume II, Chapter XXIII) (oil on canvas)
XYC265057 A Scene from Don Quixote (Volume II, Chapter XXIII) (oil on canvas) by Vanderbank, John (1694-1739); 40x29.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; British

Monk in a cave, David van der Kellen (II), 1814 - 1859

Armed robber in a cave, George Gillis Haanen, c. 1817 - c. 1879

Festivities at the ruins of the cave of the nymph Egeria, Jan van Ossenbeeck, 1647 - 1655

Satyrs around the fire in a cave, Herman van Swanevelt, 1623 - 1655

Inside a gallery on the Rock of Gibraltar, engraved by Joseph Constantine Stadler (fl
KW259864 Inside a gallery on the Rock of Gibraltar, engraved by Joseph Constantine Stadler (fl.1780-1812) (colour litho) by Willyams

The Burial of Sarah, illustration from Dores The Holy Bible, engraved by Pisan
KW259195 The Burial of Sarah, illustration from Dores The Holy Bible, engraved by Pisan, 1866 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Genesis 23)

View of an Iron Mine, c. 1783 (engraving)
KW238054 View of an Iron Mine, c.1783 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

The Agony in the Garden, from the St. Florian Altarpiece, c. 1515 (oil on panel)
XIR236062 The Agony in the Garden, from the St. Florian Altarpiece, c.1515 (oil on panel) by Altdorfer, Albrecht (c.1480-1538); St

The Treasure trove (oil on canvas)
BAL234929 The Treasure trove (oil on canvas) by Palamedesz, Anthonie (Stevers) (1601-73); Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington; Dutch, out of copyright

A Hermit in the Mountains (oil on canvas)
XKH223074 A Hermit in the Mountains (oil on canvas) by Spitzweg, Carl (1808-85); 27.3x58.7 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Sir Francis Dashwood (1708-81) worshipping Venus (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF245544 Sir Francis Dashwood (1708-81) worshipping Venus (engraving) (b/w photo) by Knapton, George (1698-1778) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A monument to Augustus, in a grotto with figures, 17th century
BAL21992 A monument to Augustus, in a grotto with figures, 17th century by Hooch, Charles-Cornelisz de (d.1638); Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

Study for Calypsos Grotto, c. 1843 (oil on panel)
XYC219544 Study for Calypsos Grotto, c.1843 (oil on panel) by Danby, Francis (1793-1861); 12.75x19 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

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Exploring the depths of human perception, the cave becomes a metaphorical gateway to enlightenment. Just like Plato's Cave Allegory, where prisoners mistake shadows for reality, we too often find ourselves trapped in our own limited perspectives. The replica of Lascaux II cave painting C013/7378 takes us back thousands of years, reminding us of the ancient wisdom and artistic expressions that have been preserved within these mysterious caverns. Stone-age cave paintings found in Chauvet, France further unveil humanity's innate desire to leave its mark on history. Hidden within cliff caves lies an unexpected treasure - Cova d'en Xoroi in Cala en Porter, Menorca. As evening falls and a pub darts match commences inside this unique bar built into nature's embrace, one can't help but marvel at the ingenuity and adaptability of humankind. Venturing deeper into history, South Condurrow Mine in Camborne transports us to Cornwall during 1892 when miners risked their lives daily to extract precious minerals from beneath the earth's surface. The resilience and determination displayed by these workers are awe-inspiring. Merlin's Cave stands as a testament to mythical tales and legends passed down through generations. This mystical refuge sparks imagination and invites contemplation about what lies beyond our tangible reality. In Lourdes' Grotto resides a statue that has become synonymous with hope and healing for millions around the world. It serves as a reminder that even within darkness or despair, there is always room for faith and miracles. Tragically destroyed by the Taliban, Buddha statue carved into cliffs in Bamiyan once stood tall as an emblem of peace and serenity amidst Afghanistan's rugged landscape. Its absence now echoes louder than ever before - a stark reminder of how cultural heritage can be lost forever if not protected.