Caves Collection (#6)

Don Juan and Haidee, 1839. Creator: Marcel Saunier
Don Juan and Haidee, 1839

A Fantastic Underground Temple (Aladdin's Cave?). Creator: Robert Caney
A Fantastic Underground Temple (Aladdin's Cave?)

Fantastic Pavilions in a Grotto. Creator: Robert Caney
Fantastic Pavilions in a Grotto

Saint Jerome in the Cave, 1515. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Saint Jerome in the Cave, 1515

In You Rejoiceth, between 1615 and 1648. Creator: Franghias Kavertzas
In You Rejoiceth, between 1615 and 1648

Sado Province: Gold Mines (Sado, Kinzan), from the series "Famous Places in the Sixty-odd... 1853
Sado Province: Gold Mines (Sado, Kinzan), from the series "Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces (Rokujuyoshu meisho zue)", 1853

Front View of the Bisma Kurm, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Creator: George Cattermole
Front View of the Bisma Kurm, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Rock-cut Hindu temple caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. I"

Nymphs Bathing Near a Cave, 1741. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich
Nymphs Bathing Near a Cave, 1741

Saint Jerome, 1500/99. Creator: Raphael de Mey
Saint Jerome, 1500/99

Sakanoshita: Kannon in the Cave (Sakanoshita, Gankutsu no Kannon), no. 49 from the series... 1855
Sakanoshita: Kannon in the Cave (Sakanoshita, Gankutsu no Kannon), no. 49 from the series "Famous Sights of the Fifty-three Stations (Gojusan tsugi meisho zue)

Sagami Province: Entrance to the Caves at Enoshima (Sagami, Enoshima iwaya no kuchi), from... 1853
Sagami Province: Entrance to the Caves at Enoshima (Sagami, Enoshima iwaya no kuchi), from the series "Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces (Rokujuyoshu meisho zue)", 1853

Sagami Province: Entrance to the Caves at Enoshima (Sagami, Enoshima iwaya no kuchi), from... 1853
Sagami Province: Entrance to the Caves at Enoshima (Sagami, Enoshima iwaya no kuchi), from the series "Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces (Rokujuyoshu meisho zue)", 1853

The Cave at Enoshima in Sagami Province (Soshu Enoshima iwaya no zu), from the series... c.1837/39
The Cave at Enoshima in Sagami Province (Soshu Enoshima iwaya no zu), from the series "Famous Places of Japan (Honcho meisho)", c. 1837/39

Tsiganes Mountain Dwelling, 1841. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Tsiganes Mountain Dwelling, 1841

Hermit Saint in Cave, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Hermit Saint in Cave, n.d

Dus Awtar, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Creator: George Cattermole
Dus Awtar, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Rock-cut Hindu temple caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

Excavation near Citta Vecchia, in the Island of Malta, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Excavation near Citta Vecchia, in the Island of Malta, 1850. Archaeological site containing a temple. The cave is hewn out in the solid rock...The cavity consists of three large compartments

Interior of the Bisma Kurm, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Creator: George Cattermole
Interior of the Bisma Kurm, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Rock-cut Hindu temple caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II"

Triad Figure, Interior of Elephanta, 1834. Creator: Samuel Prout
Triad Figure, Interior of Elephanta, 1834. The Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

Front View of the Kylas, Caves of Ellora, 1835. Creator: Samuel Prout
Front View of the Kylas, Caves of Ellora, 1835. Rock-cut Hindu temple caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co

The Cave of Karli, 1835. Creator: George Cattermole
The Cave of Karli, 1835. Rock-cut Buddhist temples at Karli in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

Entrance to the Cave of Elephanta, 1835. Creator: William Purser
Entrance to the Cave of Elephanta, 1835. The Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

Excavated Temple of Kylas, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Creator: Samuel Prout
Excavated Temple of Kylas, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Rock-cut Hindu temple caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. I"

Rameswur, - Caves of Ellora, 1835. Creator: George Cattermole
Rameswur, - Caves of Ellora, 1835. Rock-cut Hindu temple caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

Skeleton Group in the Rameswur, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Creator: George Cattermole
Skeleton Group in the Rameswur, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Rock-cut Hindu temple caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. I"

Interior of Dher Warra, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Creator: George Cattermole
Interior of Dher Warra, Caves of Ellora, 1834. Rock-cut Hindu temple caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. I". [Fisher, Son & Co

Saint Jerome, 1631. Creator: St Jerome
Saint Jerome, 1631

Saint Jerome in Penitence, 1644. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
Saint Jerome in Penitence, 1644

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

Fingal's Cave, 1772. Creator: John Cleveley the Younger
Fingal's Cave, 1772

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

The Anchorite, 1869. Creator: Mariano Jose Maria Bernardo Fortuny y Carbo
The Anchorite, 1869

Plate 30 of 38 from Oeuvres de J. B. Huet, 1796–99. Creator: Jean Baptiste Marie Huet
Plate 30 of 38 from Oeuvres de J. B. Huet, 1796-99

The Entombment, 1485/90, possibly printed in the 18th century. Creator: School of Andrea Mantegna
The Entombment, 1485/90, possibly printed in the 18th century

Plate Thirteen of 38 from Oeuvres de J. B. Huet, 1796–99. Creator: Jean Baptiste Marie Huet
Plate Thirteen of 38 from Oeuvres de J. B. Huet, 1796-99

Telemachus Relates His Adventures to the Goddess Calypso, from The Adventures... 1808. Creator: Bartolomeo Pinelli
Telemachus Relates His Adventures to the Goddess Calypso, from The Adventures of Telemachus, Book 1, 1808

Elephant Rock
Tiger Seo

Winter Nature Frame
Mei Xu

The Leopard's Lair
Abhinav Sharma

The gate
Saad Shawki Ibrahim

Ice Cliff Climbing26
Ryu Shin Woo

Picture Window
John-Mei Zhong

Oh Canada
Syed Adeel Hussain

Blue cave
yoshitsugu seki

Dragon cave
Alexander Jikharev

The Levels
Roland Weber

In search of Gerda
Vasily Iakovlev

From the cave
Milan Uhrin AFIAP AZSF

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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.