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Eighth Crusade (1270). Deat of Saint Louis in front of Tunisia on 25th August, surrounded by French princes and the emissaries ef the Byzantine emperor Baldwin II. Copy of the painting by Georges Rouget (c. 1817). Engraving. SPAIN. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)
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This evocative engraving, a copy of the painting by Georges Rouget created around 1817, depicts the poignant moment of the demise of Saint Louis, King of France, during the Eighth Crusade on August 25, 1270. The scene unfolds in front of the shores of Tunisia, where Saint Louis, surrounded by French princes and emissaries of the Byzantine Emperor Baldwin II, succumbs to his wounds. The Eighth Crusade, initiated by King Louis IX of France in 1270, aimed to recapture the city of Tunis from the Saracens. However, the crusade was marked by a series of misfortunes, including a lack of supplies, disease, and treacherous alliances. King Louis himself fell ill and was eventually struck down by the enemy forces. In the engraving, Saint Louis lies on the ground, his face expressing a serene acceptance of his fate. The French princes and Byzantine emissaries, depicted in the background, stand in respectful silence, acknowledging the bravery and piety of their leader. The image of Saint Louis' passing, surrounded by his loyal followers, serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Crusades and the enduring legacy of the French monarch. The engraving, housed in the Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia) in Barcelona, Spain, offers a glimpse into the historical significance of the Eighth Crusade and the life of Saint Louis, who is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church.
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