Joan of Arc at the Stake

This painting by Jules-Eugène Lenepveu depicts Joan of Arc at the moment of her execution in Rouen on May 30, 1431. The young woman is tied to the stake, her eyes raised toward the sky, holding a cross in an attitude of faith and resignation. Around her, soldiers, clerics, and spectators witness the scene, while the bundles of wood foreshadow the horror of the punishment. The image emphasizes Joan’s martyrdom, her piety, and the tragic memory of a figure who became a national symbol.