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Joan of Arc French Maid of Orleans Bronze Sculpture

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Joan of Arc French Maid of Orleans Bronze Sculpture
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She was born to a peasant family in northeast France. Claiming 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 of France. She was captured by the Burgundians, transferred to the English in exchange for money, put on trial by the proEnglish Bishop of Beauvais Pierre Cauchon for charges of insubordination and heterodoxy. Several additional swift victories led to Charles VIIs coronation at Reims.Joan of Arc has been a popular figure to depict since the time of her death and many famous writers, filmmakers and composers who have created works about her. Cultural depictions of Joan of Arc have continued in film, theatre, television, video games, music, and performances to this day.This museum quality Bronze was created by using the Lost Wax Method and mounted on a marble base. Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base: Height 18 X Width 8 inches. Weight: 10 LBS.