Description
Saint Joan of Arc, a young Christian witness in medieval France
Joan was born at Domremy in 1412 during the Hundred Years War. As a teenager she believed that God called her, through the voices of Saint Michael, Saint Catherine, and Saint Margaret, to assist Charles VII and help relieve Orleans. She lived among soldiers while maintaining a disciplined life of prayer and encouraged them to receive the sacraments. Captured in 1430, she was tried at Rouen and burned on May 30, 1431. A papally authorized review declared the condemnation null in 1456, and Pope Benedict XV canonized Joan in 1920.
Armor, upright sword, halo, and golden circlet
This composition shows Joan in plate armor, holding an upright sword close to her chest. A halo identifies her as a saint, while a delicate golden leaf circlet appears in her hair. The image is a formal devotional portrait rather than a narrative battle scene. Unlike another Joan of Arc icon in the collection, this design has no banner, lance, shield, or small hand cross. Its visual focus is the relationship between disciplined military readiness and the young woman’s upward, prayerful gaze.
For courage, conscience, public duty, and unjust accusation
This Saint Joan of Arc icon is meaningful for young Catholics, women in leadership, military personnel and their families, first responders, and people facing public responsibility or an unjust judgment. It can accompany prayer for clarity of conscience, moral courage, faithful service, and peace grounded in justice. It suits a home prayer corner, school, chapel, military office, or a gift for confirmation, graduation, commissioning, return from service, or a name day.
Crafted on linden wood in Poland
Made to order in Poland on a double-primed linden wood panel, with direct printing and decorative gold-tone metal leaf. A certificate with the year of production and a wall hanger are included.