Joan of Arc / Hinchliff
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Joan of Arc / Hinchliff
JOAN OF ARC French heroine dressed in armour Date: 1412? - 1431
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1412 1431 Armour Dressed Heroine Joan Skirt Hinchliff
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This evocative image captures the indomitable spirit of Joan of Arc, the legendary French heroine who defied the odds and changed the course of history. Born in eastern France around 1412, Joan of Arc, also known as the Maid of Orléans, claimed to have received divine messages from saints since her childhood. At the age of eighteen, she convinced the besieged French army to let her lead them into battle against the English, who had laid siege to Orléans. Dressed in full armor and wielding her sword and axe, Joan of Arc emerged as a formidable warrior. Her first victory came in May 1429, when she led the French forces to a decisive win at the Battle of Patay, which effectively ended English control over northern France. Over the next two years, she played a crucial role in several battles, culminating in the coronation of Charles VII as King of France in Reims in July 1429. Despite her military successes, Joan of Arc was eventually captured by the Burgundians and sold to the English. She was put on trial for heresy and cross-dressing, and was burned at the stake in Rouen on May 30, 1431. Her legacy, however, lived on. She was canonized as a saint in 1920, and remains an enduring symbol of courage, faith, and the power of the individual against seemingly insurmountable odds. This striking print depicts Joan of Arc in her armor, her determined gaze fixed on the horizon. The castle in the background serves as a reminder of the battles she fought and the kingdom she helped save. With her helmet under her arm and her sword and axe at the ready, Joan of Arc stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human will.
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