Peter de Kluizenaar predikt de bevrijding van Jeruzalem 1781

This etching, created in 1781 by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, depicts the story of Peter the Hermit, who is credited with inspiring the First Crusade. In the left panel, Peter is shown preaching in the wilderness, urging people to liberate Jerusalem from Muslim rule. The right panel depicts Peter in a meeting with a noble, who is preparing an army to march on Jerusalem. This print reflects a significant moment in history and provides a glimpse into the religious zeal that fueled the Crusades.