Lebanon: cedar trees. Steel engraving by J. Sands, 1838, after W.H. Bartlett.

People are shown under ancient Lebanese cedars. Women wear their regional covered costumes while resting men are smoking long pipes

The cedar of Lebanon has been used by the Phoenicians for building ships and buildings, while the ancient Egyptians used its resin in mummification: its sawdust has been found in the tombs of Egyptian Pharaohs. The Hebrew prophet Isaiah used the Lebanon Cedar as a metaphor for the pride of the world. King Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem was constructed of cedar

London ; Paris : Fisher, Son & Co., 1847.

1 print : steel engraving ; image 9.2 x 15.1 cm

Ancient cedars in the forest of Lebanon. Anciens cèdres de la forêt de Liban. W. H. Bartlett. J. Redaway.

Wellcome Collection 2124964i