The Maid of Orléans (for pixeluna) by alessimarco
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Description
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)
Flint_Hawk
Fantastic & beautifully done scene!
J5ive
Wow Marco this is Really Awesome ,Excellent job on everything!!Amazing work Friend!and a Beautiful Gift to Dear Jenny she is a Wonderful soul and an Inspiration to us all!!
FS
Fantastic scene and composition!!
julesart
A beautiful depiction of a great personality in history! Great scene. Your lighting is just beautiful and so is this character.
RoguePilot
Quite simply, Stunning!!!. I would love that on canvas.
Kalypso
Such a wonderful scene! I love her pose and the light falling on her. The stained glass window casting light on the floor is a great touch. Was that done with light gels? A great historical subject treated accordingly, superb work!
hardwaretoad
Like so many of your images I'm way late to the party here! Fantastic looking render, the lighting's superb and I love the way it dances on the floor with it's highlights. The shaft prefectly represents her vision and your interpretation of Joan herself is quite impressive... you do these so well. Lovely gift and dedi for a fine lady.
heinrich1984
I think this is your Masterpiece. :)
willpee
Fantastic job Marco !!!!! great history and story. you did an outstanding job of turning it into a render !!!! 10 ++++
kbrog
Wonderful scene of this historic heroine and superb work with the lighting! :)
Kattey
That is a very nice image :) Thank you.
moochagoo
I dont think she was so beautiful :) Excellent work.
drifterlee
Beautiful render and lighting!!
fallen21
Beautiful work.
Tracesl
excellent scene, great setting, pose and character
JohnDelaquiox
absolutely gorgeous and wonderful
carlx
Wonderful scene and expression!!!
velleman
Nothing to say - just perfect, especially the light. One of your best images.
virginiese
Nice story behind this image ! great pose, light and great work !
crender Online Now!
Xcellent!!!so well done!!!
Crudelitas
Wow! Fantastic work! Really great!
unstart
Beautiful inspiring render!!
Leilana
I like this scene so much!!!
Madbat
Wow!Great render!!
sandra46
SPLENDID AND TERRIFIC!
jenwencheng
Stunning portrait of Joan of Arc. Love the background description too --- very beautiful and informative!
npauling
A beautiful image and a lovely birthday present for Jenny. I love how you have posed her in this room with its great lighting and her outfit looks really real.
angelafair
great image! Like the POV!
FaeMoon
Amazing work, Marco! The light through the window and the beam of light adds a divine aspect to the picture. I love the pose, very strong.. and a strong character. You have a strong composition with the angle of the wall and the triad of sword, helm and shield around Joan. One of your best, I think!
Mayalin
Such an inspirational image, text and dedication, wonderful ! Beautiful work .