King (Saladin from Egypt), from "Court Game of Geography" 1838 - 1855

This engraving, "King (Saladin from Egypt)", is part of the "Court Game of Geography" series by William and Henry Rock. The artwork, created between 1838 and 1855, depicts Saladin, the Ayyubid sultan, seated on a throne with a scepter in his hand and a backdrop of palm trees and pyramids. The intricate details of Saladin's attire and the background scenery, rendered in a fine line style, capture the essence of his reign and historical context. This small-scale artwork, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the Rock brothers' skill in representing historical figures through detailed engravings.