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)

Leander2010

3:27AM | Mon, 15 November 2010

That's beautiful; some fine attention to detail, too... I love the stained-glass patterns on the floor - clever you! And that ray of light is wonderful -how did you manage that?

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nefertiabet

5:25AM | Mon, 15 November 2010

A beautiful image with such fantastic details! Bravo, bravo i love this scene!!! I wish you a beautiful new week, hugs Elke :-)

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JaneEden

10:29AM | Mon, 15 November 2010

This is outstanding work as always, loved the intro too, she led such a very unusual and interesting life, so sorry I missed this one, hugs Jane xx

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jif3d

11:09AM | Mon, 15 November 2010

Glad this wasn't the crispy version...sorry couldn't help myself, LOL ! Kool POV and I really like the stain-glass effect, not to mention a great looking Joan, a shame she was found innocent 25 years too late ! Well done & ~Cheers~

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Foink

11:15AM | Mon, 15 November 2010

This is awesome....great lighting !!!!

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PaisleyRose

12:10PM | Mon, 15 November 2010

Excellent!

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lior

12:38PM | Mon, 15 November 2010

Excellent light settings & a so superb scene!

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jmb007

1:22PM | Mon, 15 November 2010

jeanne d'arc etait brune,semble t'il,mais l'image est superbe!!!

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iceberg5

1:43PM | Mon, 15 November 2010

You have illustrated the bold and inspirational vision of this charismatic warrior : I like the manner in which her shield, helmet ,and sword are neatly laid on the floor below !

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three_grrr

3:31PM | Mon, 15 November 2010

Magnificent! the texturing of the metal is perfection, as it the lighting. Your posing is always perfect and natural as well. Beautiful work on this!

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prae

4:37PM | Mon, 15 November 2010

Fantastic image, wonderful lighting.

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tennesseecowgirl

9:11PM | Mon, 15 November 2010

Sensational work. great lighting.

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Ken _Gilliland

10:54PM | Mon, 15 November 2010

excellant work... nicely composed

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Chaosphoto

6:05AM | Tue, 16 November 2010

a wonderful work with a meaning Marco

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bmac62

8:35AM | Tue, 16 November 2010

Great job...as you know I don't often get to the DAZ or Poser galleries but I do like to look through your renders. I've always admired Joan of Arc...super job.

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Brandi

12:06PM | Tue, 16 November 2010

Amazing piece of work! The lighting is fantastic! I adore her expression!

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awadissk

2:48PM | Tue, 16 November 2010

Superb! Wonderful work!

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JeffersonAF

4:02PM | Tue, 16 November 2010

Excellent.

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midnight_stories

5:06AM | Wed, 17 November 2010

Top shelf all the way great attention to detail !!!

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Indiskeyes

11:09AM | Wed, 17 November 2010

Breathtaking!

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MOSKETON

11:18AM | Wed, 17 November 2010

ME ENCANTA..

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morganahope

11:36AM | Wed, 17 November 2010

I'M AMAZED WITH YOUR WONDERFUL TALENT ARTISTC !!

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LBJ2

4:57PM | Wed, 17 November 2010

Fantastic composition and render. A great take on Joan Of Arc. Many fine details. The light fall through the coloured glas is very cool. A fine birthday dedi for Jenny.

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