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Original 1894 Engraving — “Godfrey of Bouillon at the Holy Sepulchre”
Authentic antique steel engraving from the historic publication Best Men and Famous Women (Selmar Hess, New York, 1894).
This dramatic scene depicts Godfrey of Bouillon, one of the principal leaders of the First Crusade, at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem following the Crusaders’ capture of the city in 1099.
The composition blends medieval religious symbolism with crusader military imagery — knights in armor, clergy figures, and architectural elements of the sacred site — making it a compelling piece for collectors of:
Crusades history
Medieval art
Religious / Christian decor
Knight & chivalry imagery
Sheet: approx. 11 in × 8 in
Generous margins for framing
Age toning present
Minor edge wear
Light spotting / foxing