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)
jocko500
I read a lot of her. she is super . this is a wonderful image of this lady
jim__smith
Not Bad :) Not Bad at all... The stain glass reflecting on the floor looks really good. Also the God Light Shining on her had is awesome!
Pierrot_Lunaire
Fabulous tribute to Joan Of Arc!! Really a wonderfully done work my dear friend!! Bravo!!
UVDan
Top notch in all aspects. An inspirational work.
A_Sunbeam
Splendid - excellent details and colours
Umbetro38
a fine work and very nice picture, wish to take a prospective Sunday
Seriousdreamer
Superb work. Love the lighting. :)
erlandpil
Excellent work erland
alzartz
SUPERB!!!!!
tofi
Wow! Such incredible detail and beauty in this image! The floor is ever so beautiful; how delicate and splendid! Fantastic scene and POV! Her expression seems powerful and indeed valiant and full of honour! Superb creativity!
jarmila
very pretty face,,,so tender scene and light..great job
ToniDunlap
So masterfully created. Marvelous image indeed!
pjaj
Excellent work of art!! Everything is well done indeed:o)
nun2brite
fantastic work, lighting is very good, both the widows on the floor, and the beams.
Kitt_24
truly stunning piece!
PassionateGuy
You clearly have the imagination of a true artist i see it in everything you do
Steff_7
Stunning textures and so much for the eyes to take in. Awesome work with this art and story.... Excellent...
aksirp
beautiful theme and your Jeanne d'Arc is so well done!
lyron
Fantastic work!!!
Zazou
Joan of Arc, my favorite historical character ! Well done !
structure
an excellent depiction of what I consider to be a great topic, a nice sense of history, coupled with a mystical charm. very nice work.
tulipe
Excellent scene!
louly
I love your interpretation of Jeanne d'Arc, she looks wonderful. And the scene, light and camera are great. Love the reflection of the light through the stained glass :)
wrpspeed
excellent image
starfire777
Fantastic image and details!!!
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
mgtcs
WOW....This is an extraordinary piece of art my friend, fantastic pose and atmosphere, marvelous render!
blankfrancine
High quality image; I can imagine seeing this as a book cover.
bebopdlx
Superb.
stolta
Wow, really fantastic artwork,!!!!!!!!!!!