In this painting of Saint Joan of Arc, by Millais, the holy woman warrior kneels, clad in armor, and holding a sword.
Joan has white skin, blue eyes, and shoulder-length, light brown hair. She wears an iron breastplate and iron arm guards. She wears a long red dress beneath her armor. The saint holds her sword horizontally with both hands, one hand holding the hilt and one hand holding the blade. She gazes upwards with a concerned expression on her face. The saint’s dark metal helmet sits beside her on the floor.
Behind St. Joan, in the background of the painting, is a dark, carved wall or door.
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Isabella Childs
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