Santa Giovanna d'Arco - Dipinto di Dino Carbetta
“Saint Joan of Arc - Painting by Dino Carbetta”…
Today, we honor the feast of St. Joan of Arc, a towering figure in history and the patron saint of France. Joan, born to a modest family in Champagne, France, during the early 15th century, began hearing the voices of St. Michael, St. Catherine, and St. Margaret at a tender age. These celestial messages guided her to a divine mission: to support the King of France in reclaiming his realm from English and Burgundian forces. In 1428, Joan's vision propelled her to action. Despite the incredulity and resistance she faced, her determination and profound faith convinced the members of the court and the Church to provide her with a small army. With unwavering conviction, Joan led her forces into battle, her banner emblazoned with the names "Jesus" and "Mary" and a symbol of the Holy Spirit. Her faith and strategic acumen culminated in the lifting of the siege of Orléans in 1429, a pivotal victory that turned the tide of the Hundred Years' War. Joan's leadership and bravery did not just win battles; they inspired a nation. Her army's triumphs ultimately enabled the coronation of Charles VII as the King of France. Burgundian forces captured Joan in May 1430 and then sold to the English. Despite her king's and army's pleas, she was abandoned, imprisoned, and subjected to a rigged trial overseen by the Bishop of Beauvais, who harbored ambitions of his own. Joan was condemned to death on charges of heresy, witchcraft, and adultery, and on May 30, 1431, at just 19 years old, she was martyred by fire in Rouen, France. The legacy of St. Joan of Arc is profoundly captured in this unique painting and inspired by the equestrian statue of Jeanne d'Arc at the Place des Pyramides in Paris. The painting is a tribute to her valor, faith, and indomitable spirit. It invites the viewer to reflect on the extraordinary life of a young woman who, guided by divine voices, changed history and became a timeless symbol of strength and faith.
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- Dino Carbetta
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- 6600x9000 / 339.9MB
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