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)
Osirusblue
Great great scene. The lighting is simply superb!
Maddelirium
awesome work. The light coming through the window is perfect!! well done
zil2008
Wow Marco, what a wonderful gift for Jenny. Excellent render.
Gisela
Wonderful Aless. Gran trabajo.
bakapo
wow! wonderful work! the point of view adds a powerful feeling. nice pose and lighting and background.
Art_Sorcery
Great POV!! Love the light and composition. :)
pixeluna
What really amaze me when you capture a scene like this is its profound meaning. Your words, of course add to the details but the image speaks for itself. You can even tell the time of day from the lighting that peeks through the stained glass windows, her face expression tells how she feels and what her thoughts were. Her dignified stance tells us about her conviction of faith. Your careful planning of your works and how you put them together is actually the real essence of each image you post. It's not just a render, it's how it was created and the idea that came with it. My brother, you amaze so many of these Artists but I wonder and marvel at your works. There's something more than just the image. It's how it was presented that makes it so delightful to look at.
adorety
Excellent image and superbe render. Great detail and lighting, especially the stained glass lighting the floor. Awesome work.
ArtistKimberly
Amazing
WadeB
Wonderful capture of inspiration...Excellent!
vyktohria
Just one word, my friend: STUNNING!!
LBAMagic
Excellent work.
anitalee
Wonderful!
renecyberdoc
first a very nice and clean bday dedication.well done. second:the church(es)always afraid of strong woman,to keep the priests fully indoctrinated and not get divertet or influenced by woman they invented the celibate thats why they play for thousands of years already with little boys. just imagine for a short monment what evil has already been done in the name of god or jesus. i never had problems with the lord or whatever name /entity we may give him/her/it,i always had problems with indoctrination and religions. i think a lot of "souls"will be in for a big surprise when going on the long journey and crossing the border to other realms/dimensions. my youngest brother (on paper)is really believeing that i am evil because i have asthma,and that comes from the devils (lmao),and he comes sitting straight next to jesus on the right hand side even. another neighbour cut of his communal tv antenna because thats devilish the tv hehehehe. poor sob.we broke off all contact. sorry i got carried away but i had to say this,
momof4rugrats
THIS IS FANTASTIC LOVE THE LIGHT RAYS! AND HER OUTFIT IS PERFECT! EXCELLENT WORK!
shannonsuzanne
She's very beautiful. I love your lighthing effects. :)
bimm3d
wonderful composition, light and pose!! gorgeous!!
Lotus253
WOW! What a great and powerful image! OMG! I was just talking about JoA just a hour ago! I was talking about how she was a powerful female figure from history. Good job!
RG19
First rate historical and church history!!! Most impressive lighting and posing!!!
Cimaira
Gorgeous image! Beautiful character and wonderful lighting effects.
kelvinhughes
most excellent well done
goldie
very, very lovely scene you've created...the lighting is super and her pose and the way you've used the props make this a very convincing scene...bravo!
KnightWolverine
Outside of the stunning character what caught my attention was the colored glass reflection on the floor...A Stunner!!.. -Will-
jaydee_007
The one thing that will always stand out to me is the ingratitude of those she facilitated among the French Nobles. When the Duke sought ransom for her capture everyone from the Dauphine (then King) down couldn't spare the funds for her release. So not only is she an inspiration, she is also a lesson in human nature. Great Image, very uplifting and, yes, inspirational! Wonderful Dedication to a wonderful person!
ssteph
Terrific scene and light...great work
DennisReed
Beautiful Artwork! I love the Stain Glass reflection on the floor! Bravo!
RodS Online Now!
What a magnificent depiction of Joan of Arc! She's been one of my heroes for as long as I can remember. This is stunning, Marco - you've outdone yourself once again! And what a fitting dedication to a wonderful artist and friend - Jenny's awesome! 10,000 stars on this one!
danapommet
Well worth a zoom! Fantastic image, armor, helmet, shield, stained glass windows and beam of light washing over our hero. Dana
VioletMoon
Wonderful work. Keep it up and thank you for sharing them!
daggerwilldo
Completely sensational. The God Ray light effects even add a more angelic effect to the artful piece. This is really a classically grand peice. Well done on evey level.