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Le Lac El-Houleh, (Les Eaux De Merom), c 1914

 Item — Box: PC6
Identifier: Coll-1167/H/1/19

Scope and Contents

A lithograph drawn by Charles van de Velde and lithography by Léon Sabatier showing the Waters of Merom, a lake 10 miles north of the Sea of Galilee, formed by the River Jordan. In the Bible, during the conquest of Canaan, Joshua defeated the alliance of the Canaanite chieftains under Jabin at the Battle of the Waters of Merom.

Dates

  • Creation: c 1914

Creator

Full Extent

1 lithograph ; 22.86 x 29.85 cms; 40 x 55.88 cms (including margin)

Language of Materials

From the Sub-Series: French

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Printed on white card; Some evidence of surface dirt

Previous reference

A5.1.19

Stock Check (2016-2020)

Located 2017

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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