Bay Tree Collection

Cows grazing in the foggy Fanal forest, Madeira island, Portugal

Silhouettes of trees under the Milky Way arch in the starry night sky, Fanal forest, Madeira island, Portugal

Laurel trees in Fanal forest under the Milky Way, Madeira island, Portugal

Sun rays at sunset through majestic tree trunks inside Fanal forest, Madeira island, Portugal

Cow grazing under the majestic laurel trees in the mist, Fanal forest, Madeira island, Portugal

Isolated old tree in the fog, Fanal forest, Madeira island, Portugal

Century old bay trees in Laurissilva Forest of Fanal under the foggy sky, Madeira island, Portugal

Apollo and Daphne, (oil on canvas)
657742 Apollo and Daphne, (oil on canvas) by Glehn, Wilfred Gabriel de (1870-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apollo and Daphne. Wilfred Gabriel de Glehn (1870-1951). Oil on canvas

Daphne, fleeing from the amorous Apollo, is transformed into a bay laurel tree
779751 Daphne, fleeing from the amorous Apollo, is transformed into a bay laurel tree, 1619 (engraving) by Matheus (Mathieu), Jean (c.1592-1672); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Bay-Tree (engraving)
2793486 Bay-Tree (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bay-Tree. Illustration for The Penny Magazine, 16 August 1834)

Sorrel, Spurge, Laurel, Wood Sorrel, Buckwheat, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Sorrel, Spurge, Laurel, Wood Sorrel, Buckwheat, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Landscape Apollo Daphne wooded landscape hit
Landscape with Apollo and Daphne, In a wooded landscape, Apollo, hit by one of Amors arrows, pursues the nymph Daphne. The latter calls on her father for help and immediately turns into a bay tree

Antique illustration of bay laurel, sweet bay (Laurus Nobilis)
Antique engraving illustration of bay laurel, sweet bay (Laurus Nobilis)

Francesco Petrarca and Charles IV - Holy Roman Emperor
Illustration of a Francesco Petrarca and Charles IV - Holy Roman Emperor

Antique illustration of Hagenia abyssinica

Magnolia grandiflora
Illustration of a Southern magnolia or Magnolia grandiflora or Bull bay or Laurel magnolia or Evergreen magnolia or Large-flower magnolia or Big laurel

Virgin and Child, 1482 (oil on panel)
XIR897835 Virgin and Child, 1482 (oil on panel) by Crivelli, Carlo (c.1430/35-1495); Pinacoteca Vaticana, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Vierge el Enfant); Italian, out of copyright

Laurel tree forest, Garajonay NP. La Gomera
Laurel tree forest at La Laguna Grande, Garajonay National Park, island La Gomera, Canary islands, Unesco heritage, Spain

Antique illustration of Apollo and Muses on Mount Parnassus (from a painting by Nicolas Poussin, (17th century French painter)

Antique illustration of Dante and Beatrice
Antique illustration of Dante Alighieri and Beatrice (drawing taken from a painting by 19th century Dutch-French Romantic painter Ary Scheffer)

A wooden chair and small table under a bay tree in a garden

Laurus nobilis (Bay tree), dividing plant with a spade

Red Bay Tree (Laurus borbonia or Persea carolinensis), watercolour by Delahaye, 1789
Herbal, 18th century. Florindie ou Historie physico-economique des vegetaux de la Torride, 1789. Plate: Red Bay (Laurus borbonia or Persea carolinensis). Watercolor by Delahaye

Laurel (Laurus), engraving by Pier Andrea Mattioli, 1554
Herbal, 16th century. Pier Andrea Mattioli (1501-1578), Commentary on Dioscorides work, 1554. Volume I, Book I, Plate: Lauro (Laurus). Engraving. Published by Felice Valgrisio, Venice, 1585

Funerary altar of Julia Victoria, died at 10 years and 5 months of age, from Rome, Detail with birds on bay tree
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Funerary altar of Julia Victoria, died at 10 years and 5 months of age. From Rome. Detail with birds on a bay tree

Bay tree (Laurus nobilis) stem F007 / 7555
Bay tree (Laurus nobilis) stem

Bay tree Laurus nobilis stem F007 / 7556
Bay tree (Laurus nobilis) stem

Bay tree Laurus nobilis stem F007 / 7554
Bay tree (Laurus nobilis) stem

Bay tree anther, SEM
Bay tree anther. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an anther (male reproductive part) from a bay tree (Laurus nobilis) flower. Magnification: x70 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Bay tree pollen, SEM
Bay tree (Laurus nobilis) pollen grains, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification: x1300 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Bay tree (Laurus nobilis) in a garden next to a pond with clustered bellflowers (Campanula glomerata Superba ), in the foreground

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The enchanting allure of the bay tree is captured in various forms, from its delicate anthers to the intricate details revealed by SEM. Silhouettes of these majestic trees stand tall under the mesmerizing Milky Way arch, painting a celestial masterpiece against the starry night sky in Fanal forest. In this magical realm on Madeira island, laurel trees thrive beneath the cosmic canopy, their branches reaching out as if to touch the heavens above. As sun rays pierce through the dense foliage at sunset, they create a breathtaking spectacle inside Fanal forest. The interplay between light and shadow casts an ethereal glow upon the majestic trunks that stand like sentinels guarding nature's secrets. Amidst this misty wonderland, a cow grazes peacefully under the watchful eyes of ancient laurel trees. An isolated old tree emerges from within a veil of fog, adding an air of mystery to Fanal forest's already enchanting atmosphere. Cows wander through this mystical landscape, their presence accentuated by wisps of fog that dance around them like ethereal spirits. Centuries-old bay trees proudly adorn Laurissilva Forest in Fanal under a moody and foggy sky on Madeira island. Their weathered bark tells tales of resilience and endurance while harmonizing with nature's ever-changing moods. In art history, Apollo and Daphne find themselves intertwined with mythology as Daphne flees from Apollo's amorous pursuit only to be transformed into a graceful bay laurel tree forever rooted in time. Delahaye captures another facet of beauty through his watercolor depiction of Red Bay Tree (Laurus borbonia or Persea carolinensis), showcasing its vibrant hues and delicate features. Through engravings and paintings alike, we are reminded that beyond being mere botanical wonders; bay trees hold stories steeped in legend and symbolism throughout human history. From scientific exploration to artistic interpretation.