Priests Exhorting the Crusaders 

"Priests Exhorting the Crusaders" is a powerful black and white engraving created by renowned French artist Gustave Doré, best known for his illustrative works. Doré's dramatic style is evident in this image, which depicts a scene of religious fervor and military preparation. The composition features a group of priests in the foreground, passionately addressing a vast throng of Crusaders, their swords and armor gleaming in the light. Doré's use of contrast between light and dark, and his meticulous detailing, heighten the sense of urgency and conviction, making this a compelling visual representation of the Crusades, an important chapter in European history.