Joan of Arc Enters Orleans – by Jean Jacques Scherrer– Beautiful Catholic Artwork – Catholic Art Print – Archival Quality Ancient Saints Descriptive text and image alterations

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A crucifix next to the window

I think of God the Father

"The Annunciation"

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Joan of Arc Enters Orleans – by Jean Jacques Scherrer– Beautiful Catholic Artwork – Catholic Art Print – Archival Quality Ancient Saints Descriptive text and image alterationsJoan has the banner raised high as she triumphantly enters the French city of Orleans which she has liberated from English control. It is May 8, 1429. Joan is a 17 year old peasant girl with no education, and she has just defeated one of the most powerful armies in the world. She said she had visions of St. Michael and others who prompted her on her mission. She had had to first convince the military leaders of the French that she was sent by God and