Death of Baldwin I the Latin King of Jerusalem 1877

Gustave Doré's 1877 engraving, "Death of Baldwin I the Latin King of Jerusalem," depicts a dramatic scene of mourning and grief following the death of the King. The artwork features a large crowd of armored knights surrounding the King's deathbed, with a single figure kneeling in the foreground, his head bowed in sorrow. Doré, known for his dramatic and detailed illustrations, effectively captures the solemnity and somber mood of the event. The meticulous rendering of the figures and the use of chiaroscuro further heighten the emotional impact of the artwork. This iconic image, "Death of Baldwin I the Latin King of Jerusalem", reflects Doré’s skill in portraying historical events through powerful visual storytelling.