Grotto Collection (#24)

China, Shanxi province, sandstone statue of Buddha in Yungang Grottoes
China - Shanxi province - Surroundings of Datong - Yungang Grottoes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2001), 5th century. Sandstone statue of Buddha

China, Shanxi province, sandstone statues of Buddha in Yungang Grottoes
China - Shanxi province - Surroundings of Datong - Yungang Grottoes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2001), 5th century. Sandstone statues of Buddha

China, Shanxi province, Buddha statues at Yungang Grottoes
China - Shanxi province - Surroundings of Datong - Yungang Grottoes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2001), 5th century. Grotto No. 19 and 20 Buddha statues

China, Shanxi province, decorated interior of Yungang Grottoes
China - Shanxi province - Surroundings of Datong - Yungang Grottoes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2001), 5th century

China, Shanxi province, Grotto number five Buddha statue in Yungang Grottoes
China - Shanxi province - Surroundings of Datong - Yungang Grottoes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2001), 5th century. Grotto No. 5 Buddha statue

China, Shanxi province, decorated interior of Yungang Grottoes
China - Shanxi province - Surroundings of Datong - Yungang Grottoes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2001), 5th century

China, Shanxi province, tourists at Yungang Grottoes
China - Shanxi province - Surroundings of Datong - Yungang Grottoes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2001), 5th century

China, Shanxi province, sandstone statue of Buddha in Yungang Grottoes
China - Shanxi province - Surroundings of Datong - Yungang Grottoes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2001), 5th century. Sandstone statue of Buddha

China, Shanxi province, sandstone statue of Buddha in Yungang Grottoes
China - Shanxi province - Surroundings of Datong - Yungang Grottoes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2001), 5th century. Sandstone statue of Buddha

Funerailles d Atala (Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy Trioson. Atatla is taken from the novel by Chateaubriand, published in 1801)

Fishermans Grotto and Seafood Restaurants, San Francisco, California
Vintage postcard showing the exterior of Fishermans Grotto and the surrounding area and restaurants. Vintage automobiles are parked in front of the building

Fishing Boats, Fishermans Warf
Vintage postcard showing dozens of gaily painted fishing boats at anchor at Fishermans Warf. Fishermans Grotto is visible in the background

French Canadian Life, Chapel and Grotto at Ste. Anne De Beaupre, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

The Principal Grotto of Kanhari, of Salsette

The Grotto of Santa Rosalia, Palermo, Italy, 1860 Engraving

The Grotto Of St. Andre Near Nice, France, Engraving 1882

San Francisco - California - Chose our lunch lobsters to carry into Fishermans Grotto No. 9. Date: 1952

View of a cave at La Cave, Dordogne, France
A woman poses for her photograph outside a cave at La Cave, in the Dordogne, south west France. Date: circa 1951

USA, Nevada, Valley of Fire State Park. Situated in western Nevada, the park derives its name from red sandstone formations

Sea Cave, Wharariki Beach, near Cape Farewell, North West Nelson Region, South Island, New Zealand (Not available for use in New Zealand)

YELLOWSTONE PARK: GEYSER. The Grotto Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, Montana. English wood engraving, 1873

St. Pauls Church and Grotto, Rabat, Malta, Europe

Pluto Grotto and Hercules, Wilhelmshohe, Cassel (i. e. Kassel)
Pluto Grotto and Hercules, Wilhelmshohe, Cassel (i.e.Kassel), Hesse-Nassau, Germany. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Grotto in Suphellebrae, Sognefjord, Norway. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Glacier garden, the grotto and club house, Lucerne, Switzerland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Grindelwald, grotto, II, with waterfall, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Adelsberg, the grotto, Carniola, Austro-Hungary. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Grindelwald Grotto, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Lourdes Grotto, near the nunnery of Ingenbohl, Lake Lucerne, Switzerland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Cattaro, view of the gulf from Krstac Grotto, Dalmatia, Austro-Hungary. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Grindelwald, grotto, I, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The Zauberhole (Enchanted Grotto) and Rheinstein, Niederwald Monument, the Rhine, Germany. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Grotto of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Holy Land, (i. e. West Ba
Grotto of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Holy Land, (i.e. West Bank). Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Jeremiahs grotto, Jerusalem, Holy Land, (i. e. Israel)
Jeremiahs grotto, Jerusalem, Holy Land, (i.e. Israel). Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Interior of the Grotto of the Agony, Jerusalem, Holy Land. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The grotto of Notre Dame, Lourdes, Pyrenees, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The grotto, Royat, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Grotto of St. Baume, Var, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Elephant Grotto Guide
The native guide to an Elephant Grotto, illuminated by his lamp, Bali, Indonesia. Date: 1930s

Capri, Italy - The Azure Grotto
Visitors to the beautiful Azure Grotto (Cave) close to Capri, Italy Date: circa 1905

Israel - Bethlehem with inset views of the local costume and the grotto. At this stage under Ottoman control. Date: 1897

De Hems restaurant, Soho
De Hems restaurant, oyster bar, saloon bar and grotto on Macclesfield Street, Soho, London. Date: 1947

Title page of Des Knaben Wunderhorn, 1808
Title page of Des Knaben Wunderhorn by Achim von Arnim and Clemens Brentano, 1808. Date: 1808

Underwater cave in the Red Sea

The Mugnone Grotto, Villa di Pratolino, Vaglia, Firenze Province, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Buddhas at Yungang Caves, Datong, Shanxi, China
Two Buddha statues of varying size carved from the rock at the Yungang (Cloud Ridge) Caves or Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi Province, in the Peoples Republic of China

Entrance to Yungang Cave in Datong, Shanxi, China
The entrance to Yungang (Cloud Ridge) Cave or Grotto no. 10 in Datong, Shanxi Province, in the Peoples Republic of China, showing details of intricate Buddhist carvings in the rock

Buddha in Yungang Cave, Datong, Shanxi, China
Visitors viewing the Buddha statue in Yungang (Cloud Ridge) Cave or Grotto no. 18 in Datong, Shanxi Province, in the Peoples Republic of China

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Discover the mystical allure of grottos around the world. From Bernadette's first vision to the enchanting Blue Grotto in Capri Island, Italy, these hidden sanctuaries hold captivating stories. Witness the power of faith at Lourdes as pilgrims gather around the statue in the Grotto, seeking solace and healing. Once standing tall in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, a Buddha statue nestled within cliffs was tragically destroyed by the Taliban but forever remains etched in our memories. Artistic expressions find their home within grottos too. Leon-Maxime Faivre's masterpiece 'Deux meres (Two Mothers)' transports us into an emotional realm where two mothers' love intertwines. In Lourdes, immerse yourself in British ballads like 'The Mermaid, ' echoing through its sacred chambers. Gaze upon a mesmerizing Shell Fountain adorned with exquisite costumes that transport you to another era. Embark on an excursion boat off Pigeons Rock at Grotte aux Pigeons in Beirut, Lebanon; let limestone rocks eroded by wind and weather leave you awestruck. Step back into history as we delve into Bernadette's journey intertwined with her beloved Grotto from 1905. And finally, witness serenity embodied by a Buddha statue tucked away within Tanzhe Temple in Beijing, China. Join us on this global exploration of grottos - gateways to wonderment and spiritual awakening for all who dare to venture.