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Joan of Arc / Basilica 2
JOAN OF ARC Work in progress on a monument to the French heroine near the Bois Chesnu, Domremy, circa 1881 Date: 1412? - 1431
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1412 1431 1881 Basilica Bois Domremy Heroine Joan Meuse Places Progress Scaffolding Sloping
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This photograph captures the progress of a monument dedicated to the legendary French heroine, Joan of Arc, being built near the picturesque village of Domremy in the Meuse valley. The setting sun casts a warm glow over the sloping field, where the imposing structure rises against the backdrop of the Bois Chesnu forest. The monument, a tribute to the courage and determination of Joan of Arc, is depicted with scaffolding surrounding it, indicating that the work is still in progress. Joan of Arc, born in 1412, is a national heroine of France for her role during the Hundred Years' War, leading the French army to several important victories against the English. She was captured by the Burgundians in 1430 and later sold to the English, who put her on trial for heresy and other charges. Despite her young age, she defiantly stood her ground, refusing to recant her beliefs, and was ultimately burned at the stake in Rouen on May 30, 1431. Her legacy lived on, and she was later canonized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church in 1456. The monument, a testament to the enduring legacy of Joan of Arc, is a significant historical landmark in the region. The Basilica of Domremy, where Joan is said to have received her divine visions, is located nearby, making this monument an essential pilgrimage site for those interested in French history and the life of this remarkable heroine.
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