Richard I the Lionheart delivering Jaffa 1877

"Richard I the Lionheart Delivering Jaffa" is a dramatic black and white wood engraving by renowned artist Gustave Doré, created in 1877. This work depicts a scene of intense battle as King Richard I, along with his knights, chases the Saracens into the sea. Doré's detailed style creates a sense of chaotic movement and bloodshed, highlighting the ferocity of the conflict. This image is a powerful visual representation of the historical Crusades, a period of intense religious and political conflict in the Middle Ages.