Lodewijk IX de Heilige komt aan land in Afrika by Jacques Alphonse Testard

Lodewijk IX de Heilige komt aan land in Afrika 1810 - 1899

jacquesalphonsetestard

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

ink colored

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

"Lodewijk IX de Heilige komt aan land in Afrika" is an engraving created by Jacques Alphonse Testard between 1810 and 1899. The artwork depicts the moment when Saint Louis IX, King of France, arrived in Africa during his Seventh Crusade in 1248. The dramatic scene captures the king stepping out of a boat onto the shore, holding a sword and a banner. The engraving, likely intended for a publication or a private collection, showcases Testard's skill in capturing historical events with a sense of drama and detail. It's a valuable visual documentation of a pivotal moment in history.