Preaching the Crusade

DESCRIPTION: This image appears to show an antique steel engraving titled "Preaching the Crusade" (also known as A Dominican Friar Preaching a Crusade), originally after an artwork by L. Hicks and engraved by Albert Henry Payne in the 19th century. Often featured in 19th-century historical publications and collections like Payne's Universum or The National and Domestic History of England. It depicts a Dominican friar standing before a large stone Celtic cross, gesturing dramatically to a diverse crowd of medieval figures—including knights, townspeople, and weeping families—as he passionately recruits them to join the Crusades. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm; mount board typically a few mm larger): 18 x 16.5 CREATORS: A H Payne after L Hicks PUBLICATION: William Hickman Smith Aubrey's The National and Domestic History of England PUBLISHER: London: J Hagger DATE: C19 COMMENTS: Excellent condition with some patina from its antiquity SUBJECT: Works of Art; Events PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.