Title

Joan of Arc sentenced to die at the stake

Caption

Joan of Arc at the stake, 30 May 1431 in Rouen, Place du Vieux-Marché
Miniature from the book: *Les Vigiles de Charles VII*, an illuminated manuscript by Martial d’Auvergne.
Circa 1484
Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Manuscript Department, ms. French 5054

Date

15th century

Credit line

Photo12/Hachede

Reference

HAC00096_P1500023

License type

Rights managed

Available size

10.3Mb (1.7Mb) / 7.9in x 5.1in / 2362 x 1523 (300dpi)

Keywords

15th century Manuscript Miniature Illumination Middle Ages Medieval period Historical scene France Rouen Duchy of Normandy Joan of Arc The Maid of Orléans Prophetess Trial Execution Torture Burnt alive Man Cleric Clergy Christian Church Religion Bishop Pierre Cauchon Crowd Group Gathering Assembly Executioner Post Bundle of wood Straw Fastening Hands back Rope Bind Tightening Preparations