Caves Collection (#3)

Fingal's Cave, best-known of the caves in the basalt stacks on the southwest coast of Staffa, Inner Hebrides
537950 Fingal's Cave, best-known of the caves in the basalt stacks on the southwest coast of Staffa, Inner Hebrides, Scotland; (add.info)

Stone age artists at work in their cave in Spain (litho)
8641835 Stone age artists at work in their cave in Spain (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stone age artists at work in their cave in Spain)

Hidden Wonder in Badland
Michael Zheng

silk
Ryan Braxton

A stalactite cavern
5614349 A stalactite cavern; (add.info.: A stalactite cavern. From The World's Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883.); Photo © Hilary Morgan

An engraving depicting the Temple of Elephanta, near Bombay, India, 19th century
5310675 An engraving depicting the Temple of Elephanta, near Bombay, India, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1815); Universal History Archive/UIG

Schematic cave painting
3499669 Schematic cave painting; (add.info.: Prehistory. Age of Metals. Bronze Age. Schematic cave painting. Detail of female figures with ornaments and deer)

Women scraping cheese in the caves at Roquefort, 19th century (engraving)
3732844 Women scraping cheese in the caves at Roquefort, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting women scraping cheese in the caves at Roquefort in France)

La Resurrection de Ns Jesus-Christ (engraving)
8629352 La Resurrection de Ns Jesus-Christ (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Resurrection de Ns Jesus-Christ)

The Cave under the Great Rock on Mount Moriah (engraving)
8638809 The Cave under the Great Rock on Mount Moriah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cave under the Great Rock on Mount Moriah)

Sheerness, Grotto with Ships Figureheads (litho)
8633394 Sheerness, Grotto with Ships Figureheads (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheerness, Grotto with Ships Figureheads)

The Golden Legend: Barbarossa (colour litho)
8651734 The Golden Legend: Barbarossa (colour litho) by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbarossa. "Like Barbarossa, who sits in his cave)

Oath Grotto, Forest of Fontainebleau, France (engraving)
8676962 Oath Grotto, Forest of Fontainebleau, France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oath Grotto, Forest of Fontainebleau, France)

Entrance to the Oath Grotto, Forest of Fontainebleau, France (engraving)
8676958 Entrance to the Oath Grotto, Forest of Fontainebleau, France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the Oath Grotto)

The turning of Roquefort cheeses in the caves where they matured, 19th century (engraving)
3732551 The turning of Roquefort cheeses in the caves where they matured, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the turning of Roquefort cheeses in the caves where they matured)

Nordic mythology: Odin and the pretress Volva (vala ou wala) (Norse mythology)
ELD4958584 Nordic mythology: Odin and the pretress Volva (vala ou wala) (Norse mythology: Odin and a seeress Volva) Engraving from "Nordisch-Germanische Gotter und Helden" by Wilhelm wagner

The Decline Boat, allegory representing a strange boat equipped with sails
MMM5459226 The Decline Boat, allegory representing a strange boat equipped with sails and oars that sails between small rock islands, in the right background

Under the Blue
Yuan Cui

BYRON'S CAVE
Paolo Lazzarotti

In the cave
Daiki Suzuki

Ice cave and snow mountain
NingYun Ye

Icy acquaintance
Denis Budkov

Icy Keyhole
Mark Strom

Ran Himemiya
KOIKI

the cave
David Navia

Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Joško Šimic

Profile in Stone
Jure Kravanja

220 volts
Roberto Marini

Paradise
Matt Anderson

Cold
Piet Haaksma

David Martin Castan

View from the Window
Karol Nienartowicz

Last Hope
Radin Badrnia

Arctic Cave, Norway
David Martin Castan

The sky is a neighborhood
Lior Yaakobi

The blue kingdom
Jeffrey C. Sink

ATLANTIS FAIRY TALE (PART 1)
Paolo Lazzarotti

I love Manarola
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Ales Komovec

exit to the sky
yoshitsugu seki

Illuminated by the freezing light
Peter Svoboda MQEP

The Middle Earth
Andrea Zappia

Frozen stream in the melting glacier
Peter Svoboda MQEP

The Explorer
Csaba Tokolyi

Empty cross
Dmitry Dubikovskiy

"Prohodna" Cave, Bulgaria
Veliko K

Jomblang Cave
Felix Dharma Yudhi

The Ice Cave
Mel Brackstone

An unbelievable view
David Navia

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Caves have long fascinated humans, offering a glimpse into the mysterious depths of our planet. From Fingal's Cave in Scotland to the Lascaux cave paintings in France, these natural wonders hold stories and secrets that span thousands of years. Fingal's Cave on the Isle of Staffa is a breathtaking sight, with its basalt columns creating a unique and awe-inspiring structure. It stands as a testament to the power and beauty of nature. Leon-Maxime Faivre's painting "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" transports us to another kind of cave - one filled with emotion and human connection. The artist captures the tender bond between two mothers, reminding us that they are also be places of warmth and love. The Paleolithic cave paintings found in Lascaux take us back in time, providing a window into prehistoric life. These ancient artworks showcase the creativity and ingenuity of early humans, leaving us marveling at their skill even after 18, 000 years. Moving from art to adventure, we find ourselves at Foxhole on Gower Peninsula in Wales. Here, a climber fearlessly ascends through an archway within the cave system. This image reminds us that they are be both beautiful landscapes and thrilling playgrounds for those seeking adrenaline-fueled experiences. In Santillana de Mar, Spain lies Altamira Caves adorned with stunning bison paintings. These masterpieces demonstrate how caves served as canvases for our ancestors' artistic expressions while preserving their cultural heritage for generations to come. Flamborough Head offers dramatic coastal cliffs where hidden sea caves await exploration. These dark recesses provide shelter for marine creatures while captivating visitors with their rugged beauty. Nottingham Castle takes us underground into man-made caves used throughout history as secret hideouts or storage spaces. These subterranean chambers add an air of mystery to this historic landmark. West Wycombe Park in Buckinghamshire boasts a network of artificial caves known as the Hell-Fire Caves.