Cape Collection (page 9)

Young goatherd in French Pyrenees
864793 Young goatherd in French Pyrenees; (add.info.: A young goatherd in the French Pyrenees, accompanied by his dog, keeps an eye on his flock as they browse on a hillside)

Shoot for Kamella - children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - girls patterened short cape coat Date: circa 1967

Purity Landscape
Jose Manuel Martin

A naval engagement in Gabarius Bay, Cape Breton, North America in 1745 during the capture and Siege of Louisbourg
UIG5419636 A naval engagement in Gabarius Bay, Cape Breton, North America in 1745 during the capture and Siege of Louisbourg, part of the War of the Austrian Succession, aka King George's War

African sparmannia, Sparmannia africana
5856394 African sparmannia, Sparmannia africana; (add.info.: African sparmannia, Sparmannia africana, with white flowers from the Cape)

Woman in canary-yellow taffeta cape with bar ear-rings
5856322 Woman in canary-yellow taffeta cape with bar ear-rings.; (add.info.: Woman in canary-yellow taffeta hooded cape trimmed with roses and ribbons, with bar ear-rings and ball mask)

Illustration of the tale "Sleeping Beauty" "Folk tale tells by brothers Grimm (Jacob Grimm)
NWI4925632 Illustration of the tale "Sleeping Beauty" "Folk tale tells by brothers Grimm (Jacob Grimm, 1785-1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786-1859) and also by Charles Perrault (1628-1703)

Ferdinand I of Leon says the great (oil on canvas)
CUL4849675 Ferdinand I of Leon says the great (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: Ferdinand I of Leon says the great - Ferdinand I the Great (1016-1065)

Holland, girl with hairstyle representing Scheveningen (The Hague), 1873
LUX4732636 Holland, girl with hairstyle representing Scheveningen (The Hague), 1873; (add.info.: Holland, Photography of a girl with hairstyle representing Scheveningen (The Hague)

Living of Lahore (India) - Man of Lahore (Punjab) in black suit, turban and cape
FLO4723606 Living of Lahore (India) - Man of Lahore (Punjab) in black suit, turban and cape, carrying a bow - Handcoloured woodcut by SB from " Habits

Portrait of Louis XVI (1754-1793), King of the French - Colorisee engraving - Louis XVI
NWI4946647 Portrait of Louis XVI (1754-1793), King of the French - Colorisee engraving - Louis XVI, King of the French at the outset of the French Revolution - Hand-colored engraving; (add.info)

Portrait of a raia (Christian or Jew subject to the Capitation Tax) in Herzegovine under the Muslim Empire
ELD4938021 Portrait of a raia (Christian or Jew subject to the Capitation Tax) in Herzegovine under the Muslim Empire (a raia non-muslim subject under muslim empire)

Costume of a Saxon chef, with in the background a saxon boat with square sail - Forte Water by Robert Havell (1793-1878)
FLO4608381 Costume of a Saxon chef, with in the background a saxon boat with square sail - Forte Water by Robert Havell (1793-1878) from an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith (1776-1859)

Roman period in Great Britain (1st to 5th century): two Irish Britto men, a judge wearing the bark or engraved
FLO4608340 Roman period in Great Britain (1st to 5th century): two Irish Britto men, a judge wearing the bark or engraved the laws

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220185 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

15th century fashion: two women wearing original dresses with short capes and long veils
FLO4643859 15th century fashion: two women wearing original dresses with short capes and long veils (from a drawing from the library of Heidelberg, Germany) and three men kneeling

Young Furst or nobleman in his student days, wearing precious hat, doublet, hose and cape, 1560-1610
FLO4644518 Young Furst or nobleman in his student days, wearing precious hat, doublet, hose and cape, 1560-1610. From a lifesize oil painting in Nuremburg Museum

Aleutian women of Porto de Francesi, Alaska, wearing bearskin capes over dresses
FLO4621210 Aleutian women of Porto de Francesi, Alaska, wearing bearskin capes over dresses and showing their distinctive lip piercings

Marriage ceremony among the Inca royal family - the Inca Emperor in red cape presides over the wedding of a prince
FLO4621189 Marriage ceremony among the Inca royal family - the Inca Emperor in red cape presides over the wedding of a prince

Guernsey lily, Nerine sarniensis (Amaryllis sarniensis). Cape, South Africa
FLO4626307 Guernsey lily, Nerine sarniensis (Amaryllis sarniensis). Cape, South Africa. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens

African daisy, Arctotis acaulis var. speciosa. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4626354 African daisy, Arctotis acaulis var. speciosa. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Female dancer performing a mazurka in the costume of a woman of Krakow, Poland, at the Academy Royale de Musique, 1845
FLO4631374 Female dancer performing a mazurka in the costume of a woman of Krakow, Poland, at the Academy Royale de Musique, 1845

Berengaria, Queen of King Richard I of England, 1195. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "
FLO4655784 Berengaria, Queen of King Richard I of England, 1195. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Zethus (Zethos) with lyre, Amphion in Greek shoes, and a Greek woman wearing her mantle draped over her head
FLO4703755 Zethus (Zethos) with lyre, Amphion in Greek shoes, and a Greek woman wearing her mantle draped over her head. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "

Polish king, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4706587 Polish king, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Danish nobleman, 1626. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705128 Danish nobleman, 1626. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Farm girl of Belluno, Italy, wearing sandals on her bare feet. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4705985 Farm girl of Belluno, Italy, wearing sandals on her bare feet. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

A duke of Transylvania in armour and cloak, holding a mace. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4705255 A duke of Transylvania in armour and cloak, holding a mace. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of

Ludwig von Trimouille (Louis la Trimoille) (Tremoille) (1460-1525) Viscount of Thouars
FLO4704893 Ludwig von Trimouille (Louis la Trimoille) (Tremoille) (1460-1525) Viscount of Thouars, commander of the French army under Kings Charles VIII, Louis XII and Francis I

Persian King Darius II (Artaxerxes Ochus) on horseback greeting Ambassador Tessalio in front of a kneeling Persian
FLO4704250 Persian King Darius II (Artaxerxes Ochus) on horseback greeting Ambassador Tessalio in front of a kneeling Persian

Dacian or Sarmatian man with turban, and priest of the Narhavalians, a Germanic race
FLO4703993 Dacian or Sarmatian man with turban, and priest of the Narhavalians, a Germanic race. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Emperor Augustus in the Paludamentum (war cloak) and a Roman performing a sacrifice
FLO4704576 Emperor Augustus in the Paludamentum (war cloak) and a Roman performing a sacrifice. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Armenian archer with bow and quiver, and Parthian man. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4703934 Armenian archer with bow and quiver, and Parthian man. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

King Pyrrhus in Greek armour and a Greek warrior with chariot, harness and lance
FLO4703811 King Pyrrhus in Greek armour and a Greek warrior with chariot, harness and lance. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes

King Louis XV, King of France and Navarre, in his coronation robes and wearing the crown of Charlemagne 1722
FLO4572085 King Louis XV, King of France and Navarre, in his coronation robes and wearing the crown of Charlemagne 1722. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio

Eleanor of Austria, Queen of France, wife of King Charles IX. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de
FLO4571319 Eleanor of Austria, Queen of France, wife of King Charles IX. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 14 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Antoine de Bourbon, King of Navarre, reign of King Charles IX of France. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in
FLO4571313 Antoine de Bourbon, King of Navarre, reign of King Charles IX of France. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 16 from Le Bibliophile Jacob

King Francis II of France. Illustration drawn and lithographed by L. Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres
FLO4571269 King Francis II of France. Illustration drawn and lithographed by L. Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 2 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's

Peruvian Incas, 18th century allegorical representation of Inca king and queen in modern western clothes with gold
FLO4576848 Peruvian Incas, 18th century allegorical representation of Inca king and queen in modern western clothes with gold crown with sun emblem, embroidered cloak, gold axe and sandals with lion

Clothilde, Queen of Clovis of France, 496. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4656648 Clothilde, Queen of Clovis of France, 496. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London

Britannia, emblematic figure, 19th century. Woman in Roman centurion helmet, tunic and cape
FLO4655910 Britannia, emblematic figure, 19th century. Woman in Roman centurion helmet, tunic and cape, holding a shield and trident, with lion behind her

Woman in drag as a page, reign of King Charles II/Louis XIV, 16th century
FLO4655832 Woman in drag as a page, reign of King Charles II/Louis XIV, 16th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Nobleman of Switzerland, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from
FLO4686393 Nobleman of Switzerland, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient

American clipper ship Red Jacket in the ice off Cape Horn, on her passage from Australia to Liverpool, England
528760 American clipper ship Red Jacket in the ice off Cape Horn, on her passage from Australia to Liverpool, England, August 1854. Currier & Ives print c1855

Barber shop. 19th century (engraving)
672857 Barber shop. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Poster advertising the 1913 bullfighting season in the old arenas of Barcelona, 1913 (poster)
AIS5372722 Poster advertising the 1913 bullfighting season in the old arenas of Barcelona, 1913 (poster); © Iberfoto

History of the settlers and the conquete of the West: American pioneers. Puritans of New England (New England)
NWI4888759 History of the settlers and the conquete of the West: American pioneers. Puritans of New England (New England) debating a problem, 17th century

Portrait of John (Giovanni, Juan) II of Gandia (Giovanni Borgia) (1474-1497)
ELD4884673 Portrait of John (Giovanni, Juan) II of Gandia (Giovanni Borgia) (1474-1497) arriving with his mother Vannozza Cattanei at the time of the election of Rodrigo de Borja

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"Cape: A Symbol of Faith, Adventure, and Elegance" From the serene presence of Saint Therese de Lisieux to the breathtaking beauty of Knysna in South Africa, the cape has captivated hearts throughout history. Just like a cape gracefully drapes over one's shoulders, it is a symbol of protection and devotion. In Maurice Elvey's film "The Lodger, " Ivor Novello dons a mysterious cape that adds an air of intrigue to his character. Similarly, Basil Rathbone exudes intellect and mystery as Sherlock Holmes with his iconic deerstalker caped silhouette. But they are not limited to human figures alone; they also adorn majestic vessels like H. M. S. Warspite and RMS Windsor Castle at Capetown harbor. These ships proudly display their capes as they sail through vast oceans, carrying stories from distant lands. John Everett Millais' painting "My First Sermon" depicts a young boy wearing a small cape while contemplating life's mysteries in church—a reminder that even the smallest gestures can hold great significance. Nature too embraces the allure of capes. The Baltimore Beacon on Sherkin Island and Cape Clear in West Cork stand tall against crashing waves—silent guardians protecting those who venture near. Meanwhile, Lycaon pictus roams African savannas with its distinctive coat resembling a cape—an embodiment of strength and adaptability. Flowers such as Nerine humilis bloom delicately in vibrant hues reminiscent of cardinal vestments from centuries past—each petal unfolding like layers upon layers of fabric forming an exquisite cape for nature itself. Whether worn by saints or actors, adorning landscapes or animals alike—the cape transcends time and culture to become an emblematic garment embodying faith, adventure, elegance, and protection for all who dare to wear it.