This artwork depicts the moment Saladin's army entered Jerusalem in October 1187, ending nearly ninety years of Crusader rule.
What happened next was not what the city expected. No massacre. No mass expulsion. The Patriarch of Jerusalem was allowed to leave with the city's treasure. Christians could remain if they paid a ransom. Saladin personally covered the ransoms of those who couldn't afford it. The Frankish chroniclers who recorded this, writers with no reason to flatter him, noted the restraint. They compared it unfavourably to what their own side had done when they took the city in 1099.
Saladin understood that how you take a city outlasts the taking of it. Jerusalem had symbolic weight across three faiths. He knew what the moment required. This print is a record of that judgement.
Every artwork in the Riwayah collection is available in four premium display formats, crafted to suit every home and interior style. Our canvas prints offer a rich, textured finish that brings depth and character to each piece, stretched on FSC-certified wooden bars for a refined gallery feel. For a minimalist and versatile look, our magnetic hangers use durable pine wood to hold your print securely without marking it, making it easy to change artwork whenever you like. Those seeking a classic, museum-style presentation can choose our premium wooden frames, crafted from responsibly sourced oak or ash with visible natural grain and protected with shatterproof plexiglass. And for a sleek, contemporary finish, our aluminium frames pair clean black metal with heavyweight matte paper for a polished, modern aesthetic. All prints use FSC-certified paper and high-quality inks, arrive ready to hang or assemble, and are produced on demand in the UK to reduce waste and ensure the highest standard of craftsmanship.
