Joan of Arc - Historical Illustration of the Maid of Orléans in Armor #216663 (License: Personal Use)

This vintage line-art illustration portrays Joan of Arc seated, gripping a lance upright in her right hand while a sword rests at her hip-her long hair visible beneath armor, signifying her defiance of gender norms. Her surcoat is richly decorated with repeated fleur-de-lis motifs, representing her loyalty to the French crown and divine mandate. The fine cross-hatching and period-accurate details reflect 19th-century romantic historicism in depicting medieval heroines.

Used on educational history pages, museum digital archives, or articles about female warriors, religious mysticism in warfare, or French national identity; matches user intent seeking visual reference for Joan of Arc’s appearance, iconography, or historical representation.