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Joan of arc condemned for witchcraft is burned on the stakes, the 30th may 1431, Rouen) Engraving from "Les mysteres de la science" by Louis Figuier, 1887 Collection privee
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Joan of arc condemned for witchcraft is burned on the stakes, the 30th may 1431, Rouen) Engraving from "Les mysteres de la science" by Louis Figuier, 1887 Collection privee
ELD4842764 Joan of arc condemned for witchcraft is burned on the stakes, the 30th may 1431, Rouen) Engraving from "Les mysteres de la science" by Louis Figuier, 1887 Collection privee by Poirson, Victor-Armand (1858-93); (add.info.: Joan of arc condemned for witchcraft is burned on the stakes, the 30th may 1431, Rouen) Engraving from "Les mysteres de la science" by Louis Figuier, 1887 Collection privee); Photo © The Holbarn Archive
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This haunting engraving captures the tragic fate of Joan of Arc, condemned for witchcraft and burned at the stake on May 30th, 1431 in Rouen. The image is taken from Louis Figuier's "Les mysteres de la science" published in 1887, a collection that delves into enigmatic aspects of human knowledge. Created by Victor-Armand Poirson, this engraving showcases the intense emotions surrounding Joan's execution. Joan of Arc was a young French peasant girl who claimed to have received divine visions instructing her to support Charles VII in his quest for the French crown during the tumultuous Hundred Years' War. However, her unorthodox beliefs and actions led to accusations of witchcraft by English-aligned forces. In this scene, we witness Joan tied to a stake as flames engulf her body. The despair on her face reflects both physical pain and emotional torment endured during her trial and subsequent condemnation. This depiction serves as a poignant reminder of the cruelty inflicted upon those deemed different or threatening by society. The image also provides insight into medieval Europe's religious fervor and its intolerance towards unconventional beliefs. It stands as a testament to Joan's unwavering faith and courage despite facing an unjust end. Through this powerful visual representation, we are transported back to one of history's darkest moments – an era marked by conflict, superstition, and persecution.
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