The artwork, titled “Richard I the Lionheart in battle at Arsuf in 1191” by Gustave Doré, was created in 1877 using the medium of lithography. It belongs to the Romanticism art movement and falls under the genre of illustration. This piece is part of the series “Bibliothèque des Croisades” and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork vividly depicts a chaotic and intense scene from the Battle of Arsuf in 1191, a historical event during the Crusades. At the center, Richard I the Lionheart is portrayed amidst a fierce clash between the armies, expressing the tumultuous and dramatic nature of the battleground. The dark, swirling clouds overhead amplify the sense of tumult and conflict, characteristic of Doré’s robust and dramatic style. The intricate detailing of the soldiers and the dynamic composition capture the violence and fervor of the battle, emphasizing the Romanticism movement’s fascination with grand historical events and powerful emotional experiences.
