Jeanne d'Arc voor jury van acht mannen before 1845

"Jeanne d'Arc, or the Maid of Orleans" is a lithograph created by François Joseph (II) Pfeiffer, a noted artist working in the early 19th century. The artwork depicts a scene from the life of Jeanne d'Arc, a French heroine of the Hundred Years War. The artwork is a visual representation of Jeanne d'Arc standing before a panel of eight men, possibly a council of judges or religious figures. The lithograph is a detailed and powerful portrayal of this iconic moment in French history, capturing both the grandeur of the setting and the solemnity of the occasion. This piece showcases Pfeiffer's talent for capturing historical subjects with a keen sense of drama and detail. It is a valuable document that illuminates the artistic conventions of the early 19th century.