“Jeanne d’Arc,” crafted by Nicholas Roerich in 1931, is a historical painting rendered on canvas with tempera. This Symbolist piece, measuring 125 x 217 cm, resides in the Roerich Museum in Moscow, Russia.
The artwork depicts scenes associated with Joan of Arc, partitioned into three distinct panels. The left panel shows a procession of knights marching towards a castle under a clear blue sky, with banners and shields emblazoned with heraldic symbols. The central panel features a stained-glass window depiction of the Madonna and Child, with intricate designs and vibrant colors, symbolizing divine guidance and protection. The right panel illustrates Joan of Arc in prayer, kneeling at a camp encircled by knights, with another castle set against a serene, mountainous landscape. The composition underscores themes of spirituality, valor, and historical reverence, emblematic of the Symbolist movement.
