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Costume of Joan of Arc, suit of armour of the period, 1431. Stock Photo

RME60YXA–Costume of Joan of Arc, suit of armour of the period, 1431.

Joan of Arc (c1412-1431) or Jeanne d'Arc. French national heroine. Portrait Wearing Military Armour or Body Armour c19th Albumen Print of Earlier Painting. Stock Photo

RMC04MFY–Joan of Arc (c1412-1431) or Jeanne d'Arc. French national heroine. Portrait Wearing Military Armour or Body Armour c19th Albumen Print of Earlier Painting.

Details from the life of Joan of Arc. Joan being given sword and armour. Stained glass window in the Basilique du Bois- Chenu, at Domremy. 19th century. Stock Photo

RMMBD2AD–Details from the life of Joan of Arc. Joan being given sword and armour. Stained glass window in the Basilique du Bois- Chenu, at Domremy. 19th century.

The House of the Maid, Tours France - the house where Joan of Arc received her armour, in 1429, part of French medieval history. Stock Photo

RM2CC65KD–The House of the Maid, Tours France - the house where Joan of Arc received her armour, in 1429, part of French medieval history.

Joan of Arc, by Sir John Gilbert. France. Armour. Sword 1876 antique ILN page Stock Photo

RFWR9CKT–Joan of Arc, by Sir John Gilbert. France. Armour. Sword 1876 antique ILN page

Joan of Arc in armour knelt in prayer Stock Photo

RMM3FA5M–Joan of Arc in armour knelt in prayer

Joan of Arc at the feet of Charles VII, c1429, (late 19th century). Joan of Arc (1412-1431) kneels before Charles (1403-1461), the king of France. Card from a series produced by the chocolate factory at the Monastery of Aiguebelle. Stock Photo

RM2CWBGT7–Joan of Arc at the feet of Charles VII, c1429, (late 19th century). Joan of Arc (1412-1431) kneels before Charles (1403-1461), the king of France. Card from a series produced by the chocolate factory at the Monastery of Aiguebelle.

RMA308Y2–Joan Of Arc Buttre

Joan of Arc (c1412-1431), St Jeanne d'Arc, the Maid of Orleans, French patriot and martyr: Joan in armour and carrying sword. In margins are vignettes of episodes in her life including coronation of Charles VII at Reims, her wounding outside Paris, and her burning at stake in market place at Rouen, 30 May 1431. 17th century copperplate engraving. Stock Photo

RMD96XBH–Joan of Arc (c1412-1431), St Jeanne d'Arc, the Maid of Orleans, French patriot and martyr: Joan in armour and carrying sword. In margins are vignettes of episodes in her life including coronation of Charles VII at Reims, her wounding outside Paris, and her burning at stake in market place at Rouen, 30 May 1431. 17th century copperplate engraving.

Joan of Arc at the Coronation of Charles VII in Reims. Painting by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, oil on canvas, 1854 Stock Photo

RMHHXB4M–Joan of Arc at the Coronation of Charles VII in Reims. Painting by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, oil on canvas, 1854

A modified illustration by Eugène Grasset (1841-1917) from a poster showing Joan of Arc in armour on horseback with a group of soldiers Stock Photo

RM2J9W8M1–A modified illustration by Eugène Grasset (1841-1917) from a poster showing Joan of Arc in armour on horseback with a group of soldiers

Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc: c.1412-1431), often referred to as the 'The Maid of Orléans'. Illustration by Eugene Grasset from a poster promoting Mark Twain's 'Joan of Arc'. Stock Photo

RMGCTM23–Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc: c.1412-1431), often referred to as the 'The Maid of Orléans'. Illustration by Eugene Grasset from a poster promoting Mark Twain's 'Joan of Arc'.

Joan of Arc,1412 -1431. aka Jeanne d'Arc or Jeanne la Pucelle. French heroine and Saint of the Catholic church. Stock Photo

RMABHHH7–Joan of Arc,1412 -1431. aka Jeanne d'Arc or Jeanne la Pucelle. French heroine and Saint of the Catholic church.

Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc: c.1412-1431). Detail from a painting entitled Joan of Arc entering Orleans (Levee du siege d'Orleans) by Hendrik Scheffer, oil on canvas, 1843 Stock Photo

RMJ8GXH1–Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc: c.1412-1431). Detail from a painting entitled Joan of Arc entering Orleans (Levee du siege d'Orleans) by Hendrik Scheffer, oil on canvas, 1843

Joan of Arc carrying her sacred banner into Orleans after driving the English army from the city. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration Stock Photo

RMB7P89G–Joan of Arc carrying her sacred banner into Orleans after driving the English army from the city. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration

Epic 1948 vintage movie poster of Ingrid Bergman as Joan of Arc directed by Victor Fleming Stock Photo

RMH4HEAK–Epic 1948 vintage movie poster of Ingrid Bergman as Joan of Arc directed by Victor Fleming

RMG3AXN0–Joan of Arc

Mark Twain's Joan of Arc / Grasset 1894. Lithograph Poster showing Joan of Arc in armour with a group of soldiers on horseback. Grasset, Eugène, 1841-1917, artist Joan of Arc Saint 1412-1431 Soldiers--French Book & magazine posters--American--1890-1900. Lithographs--Color--1890-1900. Stock Photo

RM2HAJPHJ–Mark Twain's Joan of Arc / Grasset 1894. Lithograph Poster showing Joan of Arc in armour with a group of soldiers on horseback. Grasset, Eugène, 1841-1917, artist Joan of Arc Saint 1412-1431 Soldiers--French Book & magazine posters--American--1890-1900. Lithographs--Color--1890-1900.

RMG39P4D–JOAN OF ARC/MARSHALL

Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc: c.1412-1431). The Sleep of Joan of Arc by George William Joy (1844-1925), oil on canvas, 1895 Stock Photo

RMPKH8GY–Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc: c.1412-1431). The Sleep of Joan of Arc by George William Joy (1844-1925), oil on canvas, 1895

RMG39P4C–JOAN OF ARC/BUTTRE

Joan of Arc, portrait painting, c. 1450, artist unknown Stock Photo

RMRRD1AM–Joan of Arc, portrait painting, c. 1450, artist unknown

RMD88W7E–JOAN OF ARC/HINCHLIFF

The Communion of Joan of Arc, painting in oil on canvas by Maurice Denis, 1909 Stock Photo

RM2Y93JYM–The Communion of Joan of Arc, painting in oil on canvas by Maurice Denis, 1909

RMG39P4H–JOAN OF ARC/INGRES

Joan of Arc at the Coronation of Charles VII, 1854, Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, painting Stock Photo

RMRRD1A9–Joan of Arc at the Coronation of Charles VII, 1854, Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, painting

France: Jeanne d'Arc / Joan of Arc (c. 1412 - 30 May 1431). Painting on parchment, c. 1485. Saint Joan of Arc, nicknamed 'The Maid of Orléans', is considered a national heroine of France and a Catholic saint. A peasant girl born in eastern France who claimed divine guidance, she led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War, which paved the way for the coronation of Charles VII. She was captured by the Burgundians, sold to the English, tried by an ecclesiastical court, and burned at the stake when she was 19 years old. Stock Photo

RM2B02WYT–France: Jeanne d'Arc / Joan of Arc (c. 1412 - 30 May 1431). Painting on parchment, c. 1485. Saint Joan of Arc, nicknamed 'The Maid of Orléans', is considered a national heroine of France and a Catholic saint. A peasant girl born in eastern France who claimed divine guidance, she led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War, which paved the way for the coronation of Charles VII. She was captured by the Burgundians, sold to the English, tried by an ecclesiastical court, and burned at the stake when she was 19 years old.

Joan of Arc (c.1412-1431), portrait painting in oil on canvas by Harold Piffard, before 1939 Stock Photo

RM2Y93K3B–Joan of Arc (c.1412-1431), portrait painting in oil on canvas by Harold Piffard, before 1939

RM2RC1WY8–France: Jeanne d'Arc / Joan of Arc (c. 1412 - 30 May 1431). Painting on parchment, c. 1485. Saint Joan of Arc, nicknamed 'The Maid of Orléans', is considered a national heroine of France and a Catholic saint. A peasant girl born in eastern France who claimed divine guidance, she led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War, which paved the way for the coronation of Charles VII. She was captured by the Burgundians, sold to the English, tried by an ecclesiastical court, and burned at the stake when she was 19 years old.

Joan of Arc on horseback - Caen - allso Jeanne d'Arc (1412 - 30 May 1431) is a national heroine of France and a Saint of the Roman Catholic Church. Many believed she had visions from God that told her to recover her homeland. In early 1429 she convinced the uncrowned King Charles VII to give her a suit of armour and permission to relieve the siege at Orléans. At first treated as a figurehead by veteran commanders, she gained prominence when she lifted the siege in only nine days - Stock Photo

RMMBD4K8–Joan of Arc on horseback - Caen - allso Jeanne d'Arc (1412 - 30 May 1431) is a national heroine of France and a Saint of the Roman Catholic Church. Many believed she had visions from God that told her to recover her homeland. In early 1429 she convinced the uncrowned King Charles VII to give her a suit of armour and permission to relieve the siege at Orléans. At first treated as a figurehead by veteran commanders, she gained prominence when she lifted the siege in only nine days -

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Joan of Arc leading the French army during the Hundred Years' War against occupying English army and the Dukes of Burgundy Stock Photo

RMERGENT–Joan of Arc leading the French army during the Hundred Years' War against occupying English army and the Dukes of Burgundy

Joan of Arc, in armour, leading the French Army, during the Hundred years' war, Stock Photo

RMR0F76J–Joan of Arc, in armour, leading the French Army, during the Hundred years' war,

Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc, la Pucelle d'Orléans) in traditional Lorraine country dress with wimple hat, she is holding a sword Stock Photo

RMERG16C–Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc, la Pucelle d'Orléans) in traditional Lorraine country dress with wimple hat, she is holding a sword

Joan of Arc, 1412 - 1431, aka Jeanne d'Arc, The Maid of Orléans or Jeanne la Pucelle. French heroine. After the painting by W. B. Richmond. Stock Photo

RMFGGPF7–Joan of Arc, 1412 - 1431, aka Jeanne d'Arc, The Maid of Orléans or Jeanne la Pucelle. French heroine. After the painting by W. B. Richmond.

Saint Joan of Arc (French: Jeanne d'Arc), also known as The Maid of Orléans. National heroine of France and a Catholic saint. A peasant girl who claimed Divine guidance, she led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War. c.1410- 1431. Engraving by Pollet, c.1846. Stock Photo

RMERG9DT–Saint Joan of Arc (French: Jeanne d'Arc), also known as The Maid of Orléans. National heroine of France and a Catholic saint. A peasant girl who claimed Divine guidance, she led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War. c.1410- 1431. Engraving by Pollet, c.1846.

Fanciful halftone of Joan of Arc in a full suit of armour. From Harper's magazine 1895 Stock Photo

RM2A54E7G–Fanciful halftone of Joan of Arc in a full suit of armour. From Harper's magazine 1895

Charles VII of France receiving Joan of Arc at the Castle of Chinon. 1429. German tapestry. Stock Photo

RMCE6E45–Charles VII of France receiving Joan of Arc at the Castle of Chinon. 1429. German tapestry.

Joan of Arc saved France--Women of America, save your country--Buy War Savings Stamps. Poster showing Joan of Arc raising a sword. 1918 Stock Photo

RMR23HKJ–Joan of Arc saved France--Women of America, save your country--Buy War Savings Stamps. Poster showing Joan of Arc raising a sword. 1918

Joan of Arc (1412-1431) went to Chinon for an audience with the Dauphin of France, the future Charles VII. Charles received Joan of Arc on 6 March 1429. Arrival of Joan of Arc at the Castle of Chinon. Chromolithography from a German tapestry of the time. 'Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et à l' Epoque de la Renaissance'. Paris, 1877. Stock Photo

RM2RGM441–Joan of Arc (1412-1431) went to Chinon for an audience with the Dauphin of France, the future Charles VII. Charles received Joan of Arc on 6 March 1429. Arrival of Joan of Arc at the Castle of Chinon. Chromolithography from a German tapestry of the time. 'Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et à l' Epoque de la Renaissance'. Paris, 1877.

Entry of Joan of Arc into Orleans, 1429, (19th century). Joan of Arc leads the French army and defeats the English siege of the city of Orleans. Card from a series produced by the chocolate factory at the Monastery of Aiguebelle. Stock Photo

RM2CWBGTW–Entry of Joan of Arc into Orleans, 1429, (19th century). Joan of Arc leads the French army and defeats the English siege of the city of Orleans. Card from a series produced by the chocolate factory at the Monastery of Aiguebelle.

Portrait of Joan of Arc (1412-1431), nicknamed 'The Maid of Orléans' in full armour at prayer. She was considered a heroine of France for her role during the Lancastrian phase of the Hundred Years' War and was canonized as a Roman Catholic saint. Born to a peasant family in north-east France. Joan said she received visions of the saints instructing her to support Charles VII and recover France from English domination late in the Hundred Years' War. The uncrowned King Charles VII sent Joan to the siege of Orléans which was lifted only nine days later. Stock Photo

RMP20HX8–Portrait of Joan of Arc (1412-1431), nicknamed 'The Maid of Orléans' in full armour at prayer. She was considered a heroine of France for her role during the Lancastrian phase of the Hundred Years' War and was canonized as a Roman Catholic saint. Born to a peasant family in north-east France. Joan said she received visions of the saints instructing her to support Charles VII and recover France from English domination late in the Hundred Years' War. The uncrowned King Charles VII sent Joan to the siege of Orléans which was lifted only nine days later.

Joan of Arc in armour before Orléans, 1886-1890. Artist: Lenepveu, Jules Eugène (1819-1898) Stock Photo

RMHT17KF–Joan of Arc in armour before Orléans, 1886-1890. Artist: Lenepveu, Jules Eugène (1819-1898)

RMG39P4J–JOAN OF ARC/LA PESSE

Joan of Arc 1412 - 1431, aka Jeanne d'Arc or Jeanne la Pucelle. French heroine and martyr. Stock Photo

RMA04MMK–Joan of Arc 1412 - 1431, aka Jeanne d'Arc or Jeanne la Pucelle. French heroine and martyr.

Statue of Joan of Arc in the city centre, Place du Martroi, Orleans, France Stock Photo

RMC3MAN0–Statue of Joan of Arc in the city centre, Place du Martroi, Orleans, France

Joan of Arc (c.1412-1431), portrait painting in oil on canvas by John Everett Millais, 1865 Stock Photo

RM2Y93JYA–Joan of Arc (c.1412-1431), portrait painting in oil on canvas by John Everett Millais, 1865

Janet Suzman (Joan of Arc) Donald Sinden (centre standing) (Richard of York) and Brewster Mason (Right) (Warwick) seen here on stage at the RSC Stratford Upon Avon performing a scene from Henry VI 15th July 1963 Stock Photo

RMETXY8G–Janet Suzman (Joan of Arc) Donald Sinden (centre standing) (Richard of York) and Brewster Mason (Right) (Warwick) seen here on stage at the RSC Stratford Upon Avon performing a scene from Henry VI 15th July 1963

Reputed portrait of Joan of arc, from the original, formerly in the Church of St. Maurice, Orleans - also Jeanne d'Arc (1412 - 30 May 1431) is a national heroine of France and a Saint of the Roman Catholic Church. Many believed she had visions from God that told her to recover her homeland. In early 1429 she convinced the uncrowned King Charles VII to give her a suit of armour and permission to relieve the siege at Orléans. At first treated as a figurehead by veteran commanders, she gained prominence when she lifted the siege in only nine days - Stock Photo

RMMBD4P6–Reputed portrait of Joan of arc, from the original, formerly in the Church of St. Maurice, Orleans - also Jeanne d'Arc (1412 - 30 May 1431) is a national heroine of France and a Saint of the Roman Catholic Church. Many believed she had visions from God that told her to recover her homeland. In early 1429 she convinced the uncrowned King Charles VII to give her a suit of armour and permission to relieve the siege at Orléans. At first treated as a figurehead by veteran commanders, she gained prominence when she lifted the siege in only nine days -

RF2NAJNXY–Saint Joan of Arc illustrated illumination in colour. Joan D'Arc in armour holding a sword. Sainted and now a feminist icon

France, Loiret, Orleans, Joan of Arc celebrations, girl representing Joan of Arc Stock Photo

RMJ8MCAF–France, Loiret, Orleans, Joan of Arc celebrations, girl representing Joan of Arc

MILLA JOVOVICH, THE MESSENGER: THE STORY OF JOAN OF ARC, 1999, Stock Photo

RM2JD8XMB–MILLA JOVOVICH, THE MESSENGER: THE STORY OF JOAN OF ARC, 1999,

Saint Joan of Arc (1412-31) Riding into Battle Against the English. Maid of Orleans and Patron Saint of France Stock Photo

RMCC26N0–Saint Joan of Arc (1412-31) Riding into Battle Against the English. Maid of Orleans and Patron Saint of France

Joan of Arc at the Coronation of Charles VII, 1854. By Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (1780-1867). Neoclassicism. Louvre Museum. Stock Photo

RMFDK0HF–Joan of Arc at the Coronation of Charles VII, 1854. By Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (1780-1867). Neoclassicism. Louvre Museum.

illustration of Joan of Arc receiving her sword, from a set of school posters used for social studies, c 1930 Stock Photo

RM2BW0D07–illustration of Joan of Arc receiving her sword, from a set of school posters used for social studies, c 1930

Saint Joan of Arc (1412-1431), so-called the Maid of Orleans. French heroine. Beatified in 1909 and canonized in 1920. Portrait. Engraving by Geoffroy. 'Historia Universal', by César Cantú. Volume IV, 1856. Stock Photo

RM2JK4M15–Saint Joan of Arc (1412-1431), so-called the Maid of Orleans. French heroine. Beatified in 1909 and canonized in 1920. Portrait. Engraving by Geoffroy. 'Historia Universal', by César Cantú. Volume IV, 1856.

Charles VII King of France, and Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orleans, 1420. They wear suits of plate armour with tuiles or toiles hanging over the thighs. Joan of Arc wears a man's armour, She carries a sword, lance and helmet. Handcoloured lithograph by Maddocks after an illustration by S.R. Meyrick from Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick's A Critical Inquiry into Antient Armour, John Dowding, London, 1842. Stock Photo

RMME30W9–Charles VII King of France, and Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orleans, 1420. They wear suits of plate armour with tuiles or toiles hanging over the thighs. Joan of Arc wears a man's armour, She carries a sword, lance and helmet. Handcoloured lithograph by Maddocks after an illustration by S.R. Meyrick from Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick's A Critical Inquiry into Antient Armour, John Dowding, London, 1842.

Joan of Arc (1412-1431). The Maind of Orleans, heroine of France durig Hundred Years'War. Joan of Arc at the Coronation of Charles VII, 1854. By Jean-Auguste-Dominique Dominique Ingres (1780-1867). Louvre Museum. Paris. France. Stock Photo

RMKM3KXC–Joan of Arc (1412-1431). The Maind of Orleans, heroine of France durig Hundred Years'War. Joan of Arc at the Coronation of Charles VII, 1854. By Jean-Auguste-Dominique Dominique Ingres (1780-1867). Louvre Museum. Paris. France.

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joan of arc French france heroin soldier leader mounted horseback banner flag armour warrior woman girl 1412 1431 executed burnt Stock Photo

RMA4W6R1–joan of arc French france heroin soldier leader mounted horseback banner flag armour warrior woman girl 1412 1431 executed burnt

JOAN OF ARC French heroine in armour on the battlefield Colourised version of : 10069731 Date: 1412? - 1431 Stock Photo

RM2JD685H–JOAN OF ARC French heroine in armour on the battlefield Colourised version of : 10069731 Date: 1412? - 1431

Portrait of Joan of Arc, Jeanne d'Arc, known as Saint Joan of Arc or the Maiden of Orleans, La Pucelle d'Orléans . Young French peasant who led the French Army in the Hundred Years' War against England, getting Charles VII de Valois to be crowned king of France, Duke John of Bedford burned her alive in Rouen. France, Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado 1879 Stock Photo

RM2EH0CA6–Portrait of Joan of Arc, Jeanne d'Arc, known as Saint Joan of Arc or the Maiden of Orleans, La Pucelle d'Orléans . Young French peasant who led the French Army in the Hundred Years' War against England, getting Charles VII de Valois to be crowned king of France, Duke John of Bedford burned her alive in Rouen. France, Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado 1879

RMG39P4G–JOAN OF ARC/R PAGE

Wall painting of Joan of Arc in Armour inside the Pantheon, Paris Stock Photo

RMC3JWHD–Wall painting of Joan of Arc in Armour inside the Pantheon, Paris

RMD86RD3–JOAN OF ARC ENTERS REIMS

Joan of Arc (c.1412-1431), portrait painting in oil on canvas by the workshop of Peter Paul Rubens, circa 1620 Stock Photo

RM2Y93K24–Joan of Arc (c.1412-1431), portrait painting in oil on canvas by the workshop of Peter Paul Rubens, circa 1620

RMD873N7–WW1/1918/JOAN OF ARC

Joan of Arc by Ingres. Painted in 1854. This is a process print of circa 1904.- © /CW Stock Photo

RMMBD4HA–Joan of Arc by Ingres. Painted in 1854. This is a process print of circa 1904.- © /CW

JOAN OF ARC French heroine in armour on the battlefield Stock Photo

RM2M9BGBR–JOAN OF ARC French heroine in armour on the battlefield

RMC3MAN7–Statue of Joan of Arc in the city centre, Place du Martroi, Orleans, France

Joan Of Arc (1412-1431), nicknamed 'The Maid of Orléans', arriving at the besieged city of Orléans on 29 April 1429 to lead the French Army Against English defenders at Les Tourelles Gates. French troops attacked the main English stronghold, called 'les Tourelles', on the morning of 7 May. Joan was wounded by an arrow while holding her banner in the trench outside les Tourelles, but later returned to encourage a final assault that succeeded in taking the fortress. The English retreated the next day, and the Siege Of Orléans was over. Stock Photo

RMP20JA8–Joan Of Arc (1412-1431), nicknamed 'The Maid of Orléans', arriving at the besieged city of Orléans on 29 April 1429 to lead the French Army Against English defenders at Les Tourelles Gates. French troops attacked the main English stronghold, called 'les Tourelles', on the morning of 7 May. Joan was wounded by an arrow while holding her banner in the trench outside les Tourelles, but later returned to encourage a final assault that succeeded in taking the fortress. The English retreated the next day, and the Siege Of Orléans was over.

'Joan of Arc at the Coronation of Charles VII in the Cathedral at Reims', 1429, (c1800-1867). Artist: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres Stock Photo

RMAJ7RRC–'Joan of Arc at the Coronation of Charles VII in the Cathedral at Reims', 1429, (c1800-1867). Artist: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

RMFDK6RP–Joan of Arc at the Coronation of Charles VII, 1854. By Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (1780-1867). Neoclassicism. Louvre Museum.

RM2BW0CYP–illustration of Joan of Arc receiving her sword, from a set of school posters used for social studies, c 1930

A late 19th Century illustration of Joan of Arc (1412-1431), aka 'The Maid of Orléans', heroine of France for her role during the Hundred Years' War, for which she was later canonized as a saint. Joan said she saw visions of saints instructing her to support Charles VII and recover France from English domination. Would be French King Charles VII sent Joan to the siege of Orléans as part of a relief army following which the siege was lifted only nine days later. Several additional swift victories boosted French morale and paved the way for the final French victory at Castillon in 1453. Stock Photo

RM2H756JT–A late 19th Century illustration of Joan of Arc (1412-1431), aka 'The Maid of Orléans', heroine of France for her role during the Hundred Years' War, for which she was later canonized as a saint. Joan said she saw visions of saints instructing her to support Charles VII and recover France from English domination. Would be French King Charles VII sent Joan to the siege of Orléans as part of a relief army following which the siege was lifted only nine days later. Several additional swift victories boosted French morale and paved the way for the final French victory at Castillon in 1453.

Joan of Arc at the head of the French army, Joan ( c. 1412 – 30 May 1431) is a patron saint of France, honored as a defender of the French nation for her role in the siege of Orléans and her insistence on the coronation of Charles VII of France during the Hundred Years' War. Stock Photo

RM2RJARXT–Joan of Arc at the head of the French army, Joan ( c. 1412 – 30 May 1431) is a patron saint of France, honored as a defender of the French nation for her role in the siege of Orléans and her insistence on the coronation of Charles VII of France during the Hundred Years' War.

Statue Of Joan Of Arc Winchester Cathedral Wiltshire UK Europe Stock Photo

RMAWJ78T–Statue Of Joan Of Arc Winchester Cathedral Wiltshire UK Europe

France, Ile De France, Paris, Golden statue by Fremiet of Joan of Arc on horseback in Place Des Pyramids Stock Photo

RMBRBBGE–France, Ile De France, Paris, Golden statue by Fremiet of Joan of Arc on horseback in Place Des Pyramids

Joan of Arc with her pennant or banner in the 12th Century Church, Siorac de Riberac, Dordogne, France Stock Photo

RMBD97GB–Joan of Arc with her pennant or banner in the 12th Century Church, Siorac de Riberac, Dordogne, France

Equestrian statue of Joan of Arc by Paul Dubois, at Reims Cathedral, Reims, France Stock Photo

RF2X3DPA3–Equestrian statue of Joan of Arc by Paul Dubois, at Reims Cathedral, Reims, France

Joan of Arc statue in Philadelphia PA Stock Photo

RMP6NEAF–Joan of Arc statue in Philadelphia PA

Equestrian statue of Joan of Arc - Place Jeanne d'Arc, Chinon, France. Stock Photo

RMB2DH0E–Equestrian statue of Joan of Arc - Place Jeanne d'Arc, Chinon, France.

Joan of Arc Crossing the Loire, illustration by French painter and illustrator Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel from 1895 The Studio an Illustrated Maga Stock Photo

RFM39W14–Joan of Arc Crossing the Loire, illustration by French painter and illustrator Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel from 1895 The Studio an Illustrated Maga

Joan of Arc, (c1412-1431) 15th century French patriot and martyr, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald Stock Photo

RMHT1Y8W–Joan of Arc, (c1412-1431) 15th century French patriot and martyr, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald

Joan of Arc (c.1412-1431), portrait painting inside an historiated initial, 15th Century French School illuminated manuscript, 1400-1499 Stock Photo

RM2Y93JYD–Joan of Arc (c.1412-1431), portrait painting inside an historiated initial, 15th Century French School illuminated manuscript, 1400-1499

Bloxham Church Oxfordshire, Stained glass by Henry Dearle depicting Joan of Arc Stock Photo

RM2FWJEB3–Bloxham Church Oxfordshire, Stained glass by Henry Dearle depicting Joan of Arc

Joan Of Arc depicted in stained glass Stock Photo

RFPE3AHX–Joan Of Arc depicted in stained glass

INGRID BERGMAN, JOAN OF ARC, 1948 Stock Photo

RM2AMNHG2–INGRID BERGMAN, JOAN OF ARC, 1948

RM2JHKRNP–MILLA JOVOVICH, THE MESSENGER: THE STORY OF JOAN OF ARC, 1999

FILM POSTER, THE MESSENGER: THE STORY OF JOAN OF ARC, 1999 Stock Photo

RM2JHCN2M–FILM POSTER, THE MESSENGER: THE STORY OF JOAN OF ARC, 1999

Jeanne d'Arc ; Joan of Arc ; Year : 1948 USA ; Director : Victor Fleming ; Ingrid Bergman Stock Photo

RMEYWHK5–Jeanne d'Arc ; Joan of Arc ; Year : 1948 USA ; Director : Victor Fleming ; Ingrid Bergman

RMBPBN3F–INGRID BERGMAN JOAN OF ARC (1948)

Joan of Arc. 15th century French patriot and martyr St Joan (1412-1431), before the Dauphin later Charles VII, at Chinon in 1429. France, Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Histoires de l'Ancien Temps 1889 Stock Photo

RM2F3EYAX–Joan of Arc. 15th century French patriot and martyr St Joan (1412-1431), before the Dauphin later Charles VII, at Chinon in 1429. France, Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Histoires de l'Ancien Temps 1889

Saint Joan of Arc or The Maid of Orléans The national heroine of France and a Catholic Saint Stock Photo

RMBJX7JN–Saint Joan of Arc or The Maid of Orléans The national heroine of France and a Catholic Saint

Judi Dench as Saint Joan in SAINT JOAN by George Bernard Shaw directed by John Neville at the Nottingham Playhouse, England in 1966. Dame Judith Olivia Dench CH DBE FRSA, born 1934 Stock Photo

RM2APRK72–Judi Dench as Saint Joan in SAINT JOAN by George Bernard Shaw directed by John Neville at the Nottingham Playhouse, England in 1966. Dame Judith Olivia Dench CH DBE FRSA, born 1934