The Maid of Orléans (for pixeluna) by alessimarco

DAZ|Studio • Fantasy • posted on Nov 12, 2010

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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!

Comments (247)

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DryJack

4:47AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

Great pov and the sun rays really make it special

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jennblake

4:48AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

Wonderful image! Love the lighting effects and her hair.

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kleinhoon

5:13AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

This is really fantastic work, outstanding scene and lighting..!!

justinpress

5:28AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

excellent lighting esp the stained glass windows masterful.....

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Irish

5:38AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

A MASTERPIECE!!!!!!

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2121

5:52AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

Absolutely stunning my friend, wonderful dedi as well, superb scene

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Magick_Lady

6:08AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

the lights are stunning in this one :))))))))))))))))))

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missblue

6:17AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

This is beautiful Marco =) I love when she reach after the light !!

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gloriatanta

6:37AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

Just wonderful! I loved the reflection of the stained glass on the floor, the God ray and POV. Well... I think I loved everything! Superb! Hug!

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3dpoetry

6:38AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

Superb scene, well delivered

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danidh

6:49AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

Outstanding!

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Carlahoon

6:50AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

Very good work!!

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Richardphotos

6:53AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

the reflection of the window adds so much realism and she is one beautiful warrioress

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capelito

6:54AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

WOW! Great and wonderful scene. Excellent work.

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Vanadis11

7:14AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

WOW! Thats amazing - love the pose and pov. Great work!

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claude19

7:33AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

SPLENDID illustration and wonderful mood ! I like it !!!

perlk

7:34AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

This is amazing. I love it!!!

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flavia49

7:48AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

fabulous image and superb light!!

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MtnMist

7:50AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

This is fantastic, Marco. A lot of times artists forget that Joan was only 14 or 15 years old, but you've kept the details true to life. Your background is fabulous and the lightbeam emphasizes the 'warrior of God' aspect to Joan's story.

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Rinil

8:07AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

A wonderfully evocative scene. Great job!

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ragouc

8:11AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

Very good character and outfit. Nice render and light

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felinx

8:30AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

Beautiful work

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Rose-Lignes

8:46AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

wow! great work with stunnig details.

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StudioArtVartanian

9:13AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

fantastic work!!!!!

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tse60

9:25AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

Great render. I love the lighting, and perspective is really cool.

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vapo

9:37AM | Sat, 13 November 2010

You've got such a nice spiritual touch to this image, Marco... I can clearly see Joan's conviction that she's making the right decision... (yes, I have zoomed in, as I always do! :) ) Beautiful scene all around, it has spirituality, strength and fragile beauty... Vashek

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