City Of Cape Town Collection

Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, c.1550-59 (oil on wood)
8617890 Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, c.1550-59 (oil on wood) by Anonymous; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; Photo © Fine Art Images

Emit Adolf Rossmaessler, 1806-1867, Rossmassler (engraving)
8632227 Emit Adolf Rossmaessler, 1806-1867, Rossmassler (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emit Adolf Rossmaessler, 1806-1867, Rossmassler)

The Water Carrier (recto), c. 1815-16 (pen and brown ink over black and red chalk and watercolor)
8736083 The Water Carrier (recto), c. 1815-16 (pen and brown ink over black and red chalk and watercolor) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); Private Collection; (add.info)

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A mad woman. Detail of Philippe Pinel delivers the insane at La Salpetriere, 1876 (Painting)
7422862 A mad woman. Detail of Philippe Pinel delivers the insane at La Salpetriere, 1876 (Painting) by Robert-Fleury, Tony (1837-1912); (add.info.: Medicine. Psychology. A mad woman)

Grandes et inestimables chroniques du grand et enorme geant Gargantua anonymous work who inspired Francois Rabelais for
1734780 Grandes et inestimables chroniques du grand et enorme geant Gargantua anonymous work who inspired Francois Rabelais for "Pantagruel" in 1532, engraving by Albert Robida by Robida

Panoramic view of the 1867 Universal Exhibition in Paris, 1867 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4578331 Panoramic view of the 1867 Universal Exhibition in Paris, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Anonymous; 49x290 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

View of the city of Seville (Spain), 16th century (oil on canvas)
JLJ4650334 View of the city of Seville (Spain), 16th century (oil on canvas) by Sanchez Coello, Alonso (c.1531-88); Museo de America, Madrid

Cape Town Skyline and Camps Bay with clouds over the Twelve Apostles Mountains at dusk, South Africa
Cloud formation creating table cloth effect over the Twelve Apostles mountain range with an overview of Cape Town city skyline

Interior of Westminster Abbey (b/w photo) (see also 294192)
CLF294192 Interior of Westminster Abbey (b/w photo) (see also 294192) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: main part of present building begun by King Henry III in 1245;)

Medieval Knight, Morning Star being readied for Battle. Coloured illustration from the story of Gareth
2915234 Medieval Knight, Morning Star being readied for Battle. Coloured illustration from the story of Gareth and Lynette from the book The Gateway to Tennyson published 1910

Spirillum of the Lyme disease causing bacteria, Spirochaetes Borrelia Recurrentis, in blood sample, 1906 (litho)
3501919 Spirillum of the Lyme disease causing bacteria, Spirochaetes Borrelia Recurrentis, in blood sample, 1906 (litho) by German School

Lion roof tile, c. 1650 (glazed earthenware)
GLS224031 Lion roof tile, c.1650 (glazed earthenware) by Chinese School (17th century); 22.2x41.9x14 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Jesus raising Lazarus from his tomb, 1865-66 (engraving)
536428 Jesus raising Lazarus from his tomb, 1865-66 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: John 2:43 From Gustave Dore illustrated Bible 1865-1866)

Eleanor of Castille, 1244-1290. Queen of King Edward I of England. Engraved by W. H. Egleton after J. W. Wright
3123799 Eleanor of Castille, 1244-1290. Queen of King Edward I of England. Engraved by W.H.Egleton after J.W.Wright. From the book "The Queens of England, Volume I" by Sydney Wilmot

Portrait of Attila (395-453) King of the Huns - drawing from "I misteri del vaticano" by Franco Mistrali 1843
ELD4957752 Portrait of Attila (395-453) King of the Huns - drawing from "I misteri del vaticano" by Franco Mistrali 1843; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Excommunication of Emperor Frederic II of Hohenstaufen (1194-1250) in 1245 (Excommunication of Frederick II)
ELD4955105 The Excommunication of Emperor Frederic II of Hohenstaufen (1194-1250) in 1245 (Excommunication of Frederick II)

Bust of John the Baptist, 1880 (bronze)
7392700 Bust of John the Baptist, 1880 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 48 -- 38.8 -- 27 cm; Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: model 1880; cast 1886); The J

Group of Delawares Indians in their tipi camp. Engraving attributed to Janet Lange, circa 1870
PCT4259913 Group of Delawares Indians in their tipi camp. Engraving attributed to Janet Lange, circa 1870. Illustration of the 1888 Hachette edition of the book "The Last of the Mohicans"

Representation of an exorcism ceremony Drawing by Henry de Malvost from "Satanism
ELD4943876 Representation of an exorcism ceremony Drawing by Henry de Malvost from "Satanism and Magic" by Jules Bois 1895 Private collection by Malvost

Rock waterfall on Reunion Island, 1812 (watercolour)
1800638 Rock waterfall on Reunion Island, 1812 (watercolour) by Patu de Rosemont, Jean-Joseph (1766-1818); (add.info.: Patu de Rosemont, colon francais, 1812. Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI

Tomb of General Marceau (engraving)
1730046 Tomb of General Marceau (engraving) by Sergeant-Marceau, Antoine Francois (1751-1847); (add.info.: Francois Severin Marceau-Desgraviers (1 March 1769 - 21 September 1796)

Hundred Years War: Philippe VI of Valois asks for asylum at the Chateau de Broye (1346), 1896 (illustration)
7304535 Hundred Years War: Philippe VI of Valois asks for asylum at the Chateau de Broye (1346), 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Christophe de Beaumont, Archbishop of Paris from Receuil des Estampes, Representant les Rangs et les Dignites
STC196356 Christophe de Beaumont, Archbishop of Paris from Receuil des Estampes, Representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes

The cellar of Grandgousier with big barrels, engraving by Robida to illustrate book by Francois Rabelais
1761041 The cellar of Grandgousier with big barrels, engraving by Robida to illustrate book by Francois Rabelais "Gargantua" (1534) by Robida

Blue flowered Guaiacum officinale
5856732 Blue flowered Guaiacum officinale by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Blue flowered Guaiacum officinale. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by James)

Alexandre Colonna-Walewski, detail 19th century (painting)
1750204 Alexandre Colonna-Walewski, detail 19th century (painting) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); (add.info.: Florian Alexandre Joseph Colonna)

Colorful painted houses in the Bo Kapp Area of Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa
Close-up of the colorful painted houses in the Bo Kapp Area of Cape Town; Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Our Lady of Nazare Church (Largo Nossa Senhora da Nazare). Our Lady of Sorrows. Portugal
7135933 Our Lady of Nazare Church (Largo Nossa Senhora da Nazare). Our Lady of Sorrows. Portugal.; ePascal Deloche/Godong; out of copyright

Feather Market, Cape Town (b / w photo)
3092403 Feather Market, Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feather Market, Cape Town)

View of Cape Town Skyline and Devils Peak from the Signal Hill, Cape Town, South Africa
Overview of Cape Town city skyline and Devils Peak from Signal Hill; Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa

View of Cape Town Skyline and Atlantic Ocean coast at dusk, South Africa
Overview of Cape Town city skyline and shoreline along the Atlantic Ocean coast at dusk; Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa

View of Table Mountain from Lions Head with clouds over the peaks, Cape town, South Africa
A view of sunlit Table Mountain from Lions Head with a cloud formation creating a table cloth effect over the mountain peaks; Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa

View of Cape Town Skyline and Table Mountain from the Signal Hill, Cape Town, South Africa
Cloud formation creating the tablecloth effect over Table Mountain with an overview of Cape Town city skyline from Signal Hill; Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Cape Town: A City Steeped in History and Culture" Immerse yourself in the vibrant cityscape of Cape Town, where every corner tells a story. Just like "The Blackbird Song, " a captivating painting from 1908 that captures the essence of this diverse metropolis on canvas. Step into history at Westminster Abbey, as you wander through its majestic interiors reminiscent of an old b/w photograph. Feel the spirit of medieval times come alive with illustrations depicting knights like Morning Star being readied for battle, straight out of "The Gateway to Tennyson. " Delve deeper into Cape Town's past and discover fascinating scientific breakthroughs. Marvel at lithographs showcasing Spirochaetes Borrelia Recurrentis, the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease, captured under microscopes in 1906. Uncover hidden treasures such as glazed earthenware lion roof tiles dating back to c. 1650 – remnants of a bygone era adorning rooftops throughout the city. Religious art takes center stage too; witness Jesus raising Lazarus from his tomb in an engraving from 1865-66 that speaks volumes about faith and resurrection. Explore architectural wonders beyond Cape Town's borders with glimpses into Brereton Hall's grandeur or admire the breathtaking nave looking east inside Westminster Abbey through another b/w photo. Travel back centuries to encounter influential figures like Eleanor of Castille, Queen consort to King Edward I, engraved beautifully after J. W. Wright's work circa 1890 – a testament to her enduring legacy. Even mythical characters find their place here; behold Attila, King of the Huns (395-453), brought to life through Franco Mistrali's drawing from "I misteri del vaticano" published in 1843.