La Pucelle d'Orléans 1647

"La Pucelle d'Orléans" (1647) is an etching by French artist Gilles Rousselet, depicting Joan of Arc, a key figure in the Hundred Years' War. This print shows her as a warrior figure in full armor, holding a flag and pointing upward with her right hand, likely symbolizing her divine inspiration. The detailed depiction of her armor and the background battlefield suggests a realistic portrayal, while the inscription underscores her role in the liberation of Orléans, making this artwork an important visual record of a pivotal historical moment.