Joan of Arc at the Siege of Compiègne, 1430

This engraving by Burgun depicts Joan of Arc during the Siege of Compiègne in 1430, shortly before her capture by the Burgundians. The scene shows Joan at the heart of violent fighting, raising her standard amid horsemen, lances, and soldiers locked in battle. The image emphasizes her military courage, the confusion of the battlefield, and the dramatic tension of this decisive episode. Joan’s capture before Compiègne marked a tragic turning point in her life, leading to her trial and death in Rouen.