The Maid of Orléans (for pixeluna) by alessimarco
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Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orléans, was a French peasant girl who, inspired by visions from God, rose up to lead the French armies in the Hundred Years Wars. Joan said that God told her that she should aid the Dauphin (the uncrowned heir to the throne of France, Charles VII) and he sent her to lift the siege of Orléans, hence her moniker "The Maid of Orléans." At one point Joan was captured by her enemies and tried by Church officials (enemy ones) who said her visions and the voices she heard were not from God but from the devil. She was burned at the stake on May 30, 1431. Pope Callixtus III (not an enemy of the French) had her re-tried posthumously, and on July 7, 1456 she was declared innocent. For all the centuries since, Joan of Arc has been an inspiration and model for pure courage and single-mindedness of vision in the support of people and country.
This images depicts Joan in a side chapel of the cathedral receiving one of her visions as she was alone in prayer just before going into battle.
The image is worth a zoom....click!
I am dedicating this image to Jenny (pixeluna), an artist who as been an inspiration to me in her work, and a great encouragement to me in my efforts. Thank you, my sister! I am a day late but I hope you had a very Happy Birthday....and many more!
Thanks to all of your for looking and your wonderful comments!
Previously :
Items used in this image from DAZ: AprilYSH - Gabriel Hair Shadowrider, Arien - Historical Armor for V4 Danie, marforno - all of the other props!
Items used in this image from DAZ: AprilYSH - Gabriel Hair Shadowrider, Arien - Historical Armor for V4 Danie, marforno - all of the other props!
Comments (247)
clbsmiley
Oh! Wow!! Excellent in every way!!! You have really done a great one here! :)
moogster
Incredible scene! The detail and lighting are wonderful....as is the pov! 5+++++
Flenser
Wow, that is a lovely render, that light shaft is wonderful and the pose is great.. very impressed.
pwilkin
Excellent work!
Faemike55
Very beautiful work and wonderful dedication
MagikUnicorn
WOW SUPERB POV ! M a s t e r p i e c e
Radar_rad-dude
Most excellent, Marco! A most superb and finely crafted work of art!
Aspirer
Beautiful render! The shaft of light and the colorful splashes of light cast on the floor by the stained glass are wonderful touches.
lwperkins
The light on the floor is my favorite--it makes a wonderful scene even more marvellous!
myrrhluz
Gorgeous and emotional image! Beautiful atmosphere, highlighted by her expression, pose, and the ray of light. Wonderful colors, textures, and light! I love the stained glass windows and the light shining through them to paint colors and designs on the floor. Excellent worn textures on the tiled steps leading to the alter. Superb image!
Savage_dragon
Amazing work, Marco! Wow. Great pose & super lighting. ")
AnnieD
Wonderful image of St. Joan..well done!
vaggabondd
This is beautiful work my friend, very nice
donnena
Sweet!!! History & a render!!! Super cool & Thanks!!!
vintorix
A wonderful picture that I think accurate catches Joan's personality. I love the ray of light and the colors from the windows. The whole story about Joan of Arc is fantastic, and the most fantastic with is that it is true! Once again reality surpassed fantasy.
Iceshark39
A stunning work and wonderful information on Joan. A wonderful dedication too, to a fantastic artist that has inspired so many of us.
1010
This is one of your very best! Amazing art. I love the light filtering in, awesome!
annie5
Outstanding, Marco! :)
fluffykatt
AWERSOME!!!!
ladylake
This is great.....love the lighting.
Tholian
Beautiful image, grand historical notes, and a great B'day dedi. Very well done.
MineFujiko
Beautiful scene! love pose of Jehanne Darc.
brycek
Magnificent work!!
NetWorthy
Wonderful historical scene - I love the armor. Brilliant posing and expression and I love the God-rays. Nice work!
Bothellite
You have taken this inspiring story and indeed have made a very inspiring render. TOPS!
eekdog
this has got to be your finest image to date marco. you've had many others that are phenominal, but this is the grand champ here. wow! so many wonderful things to mention about this killer image. love the stained glass reflection on the floor. her armor is fab! and the best image for our dear friend jenny. bravo!!!
cmcc
what an awesome joan. great job.
Trifid
great render for a great lady!
DananJaya_Chef
Wonderful scene, colors, pose, light, everything is wonderful. What a wonderful work this is... 5*+
Minda
wow! excellent Pov and scene great dedication for jenny...Happy Birhtday jenny*