Cavern Collection (#2)

Student at a Table by Candlelight, 1642/65. Creator: Salomon Savery
Student at a Table by Candlelight, 1642/65

Plate Three, from Five Wise and Five Foolish Virgins, 1606. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Plate Three, from Five Wise and Five Foolish Virgins, 1606

The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Kan Shojo in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami... c. 1768. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Kan Shojo in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eighth Month, 1768, Japan, c. 1768

Ships at Sea, 1908. Creator: Hendrik Willem Mesdag
Ships at Sea, 1908

Kagamiyama, section of a sheet from the series "A Harimaze Mirror of Joruri... 1854. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Kagamiyama, section of a sheet from the series "A Harimaze Mirror of Joruri Plays (Harimaze joruri kagami)", 1854

Oji Inari Shrine (Oji Inari no yashiro), from the series “One Hundred Famous Views of...”, 1857
Oji Inari Shrine (Oji Inari no yashiro), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Traveling at Night in the Hakone Mountains on the Border of Izu and Sagami Provinces... c. 1830/44
Traveling at Night in the Hakone Mountains on the Border of Izu and Sagami Provinces (Zuso Hakone-yama yako no zu), from the series "Famous Places in the Various Provinces (Shokoku meisho)

Rainy Night, 1880/ 1882. Creator: Otto Henry Bacher
Rainy Night, 1880/ 1882

Rainy Night, 1880/ 1882. Creator: Otto Henry Bacher
Rainy Night, 1880/ 1882

Marguerite Carrière, 1901. Creator: Eugene Carriere
Marguerite Carriere, 1901

New Year's Eve Fox Fires at the Changing Tree (Oji shozoku enoki omisoka no kitsunebi), fr... 1857
New Year's Eve Fox Fires at the Changing Tree (Oji shozoku enoki omisoka no kitsunebi), from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei), 1857

The Mansion of the Plates (Sara yashiki), from the series "One Hundred Ghost Tales...", 1831/32
The Mansion of the Plates (Sara yashiki), from the series "One Hundred Ghost Tales (Hyaku monogatari)", Japan, 1831/32

Old Woman at a Stove, 1893. Creator: Edouard Vuillard
Old Woman at a Stove, 1893

The Studio, c. 1895. Creator: Edouard Vuillard
The Studio, c. 1895

Maternity, 1896. Creator: Edouard Vuillard
Maternity, 1896

Scottish Landscape, n.d. Creator: William Sawrey Gilpin
Scottish Landscape, n.d

Yoshiwara, section of sheet no. 4 from the series "Cutouts of the Fifty-three Stations...", 1852
Yoshiwara, section of sheet no. 4 from the series "Cutouts of the Fifty-three Stations (Gojusan tsugi harimaze)", 1852

Three Persons Viewing the Gladiator by Candlelight, 1769. Creator: William Pether
Three Persons Viewing the Gladiator by Candlelight, 1769

Searching for Stowaways, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Searching for Stowaways, 1850. Sailors looking for stowaways on a British ship leaving for the colonies: United States, Canada, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand

The Lamentation, c. 1607. Creator: Hercules Seger
The Lamentation, c. 1607

Wine Cellar with Men Playing Cards, 18th century. Creator: Gerrit Dou
Wine Cellar with Men Playing Cards, 18th century

Fire, plate four from The Four Elements, 1622. Creator: Jan van de Velde II
Fire, plate four from The Four Elements, 1622

Interior of the Tube - Mr. Stephenson Driving the Last Rivet, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Tube - Mr. Stephenson Driving the Last Rivet, 1850. Opening of the Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Straits in Wales....a very interesting episodical proceeding took place in

Melchisedech Blessing Abraham, from Opera Selectoria, 1743. Creator: John Baptist Jackson
Melchisedech Blessing Abraham, from Opera Selectoria, 1743

The Witches Cauldron or Incantation, 1772. Creator: John Dixon
The Witches Cauldron or Incantation, 1772

A Horse Affrighted by a Lion, September 25, 1777. Creator: George Stubbs
A Horse Affrighted by a Lion, September 25, 1777

A Horse Frightened by a Lion, 1777. Creator: George Stubbs
A Horse Frightened by a Lion, 1777

Grotto and Friars, from The Ruins of Rome, 1639/1640. Creator: Bartholomeus Breenbergh
Grotto and Friars, from The Ruins of Rome, 1639/1640

The Bride's-Maid, 1905. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
The Bride's-Maid, 1905

The Marston Salt-Pit, 1850. Creator:s Read
The Marston Salt-Pit, [Cheshire], 1850. Salt...was an ingredient alike in pure religious rites, an instrument of sorcery

Regent-Street - Marston Salt-Pit, 1850. Creator:s Read
Regent-Street - Marston Salt-Pit, [Cheshire], 1850. The gigantic columns of rock salt - with floor and roof of the same mineral - all glittered in the sudden light; and the shadows of the guests

The Shaft - Descent of the Bucket, Marston Salt-Pit, 1850. Creator:s Read
The Shaft - Descent of the Bucket, Marston Salt-Pit, 1850. Scene at Marston Mine, near Northwich, in Cheshire....every facility was shown to strangers who were desirous of seeing the wonders of

Mr. and Mrs. Fürstenberg, 1895. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Mr. and Mrs. Furstenberg, 1895

Effet de Nuit II, 1895. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Effet de Nuit II, 1895

Mr. and Mrs. Fürstenberg, 1895. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Mr. and Mrs. Furstenberg, 1895

Effet de Nuit II, 1895. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Effet de Nuit II, 1895

Maud Cassel (Mrs. Ashley), 1898. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Maud Cassel (Mrs. Ashley), 1898

A Dark Corner, 1903. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
A Dark Corner, 1903

The New Ballad, 1903. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
The New Ballad, 1903

Musique en Famille, 1905. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Musique en Famille, 1905

The New Ballad, 1903. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
The New Ballad, 1903

Betty Nansen, 1905. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Betty Nansen, 1905

An Irish Girl or Annie, 1894. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
An Irish Girl or Annie, 1894

Marlborough House, Pall Mall, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Marlborough House, Pall Mall, [London], 1850. Paintings put on public display in Marlborough House. The change with respect to these pictures is decidedly for the worse

Madonna (A Mother), 1900. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Madonna (A Mother), 1900

Berit, 1905. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Berit, 1905

Village Violinist, 1904. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Village Violinist, 1904

Berit, 1905. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Berit, 1905

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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.