Lourdes, Haute Pyrénées, France: procession from the railway station to the grotto. Wood engraving.

The magi sheltering in a cave on the way to Bethlehem; here representing mercury converted into sulphur, at the moment of its fixation in the alchemical process. Coloured etching after etching, 17th century.

A grotto containing a magic circle, books and mythical creatures. Etching by J. Vezzani, 1728, after G. Rocchetti after P. Righini.

Geology: two visitors being shown the attractions of Peak Cave, Derbyshire. Engraving, 1803.

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