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JOAN OF ARC AT STAKE
JOAN OF ARC She kisses the cross before being burned at the stake, in Rouen, 30 May 1431 Date: 1431
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1431 Bundles Burned Joan Kisses Priest Rouen Stake
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Joan of Arc at the Stake" is a poignant and iconic image that captures the final moments of the brave and controversial French heroine before her execution on May 30, 1431, in Rouen, France. The photograph print depicts Joan of Arc, dressed in her armor, kneeling before a large wooden stake, surrounded by bundles of wood and a roaring fire. A priest stands nearby, ready to perform the final rites before the execution. Soldiers, with stern expressions, watch over the scene, their weapons at the ready. Joan of Arc, a peasant girl from Domrémy, had risen to prominence during the Hundred Years' War, leading the French army to several victories against the English. However, her military successes were not without controversy. Some accused her of heresy, and she was eventually captured and brought before the English-controlled Bishop's Court in Rouen. Despite multiple trials, her conviction was based on dubious evidence, and she was sentenced to be burned at the stake. Despite the gravity of the situation, Joan of Arc remains calm and composed, her gaze fixed on the cross she clutches in her hand. The cross, a symbol of her deep faith, is the only comfort she has in her final moments. The image of Joan of Arc at the stake has become an enduring symbol of courage, faith, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. The photograph print, with its intricate details and vivid colors, brings this historical scene to life, allowing us to bear witness to this pivotal moment in history. The image is a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of the human spirit, even in the most trying of circumstances.
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