Both in the notes from her trial and in the film we see folklore and ideas about the supernatural come into play. The supernatural is a common element throughout the stories of her life and the beliefs of the time in which she lived. In her trial notes, Joan is asked a number of questions about the supernatural (Champion, 1932). Those who accused Joan wanted her to be condemned as a witch and false prophet. We see them ask Joan about a tree which is believed to be magical and have fairies live in it. A major theme of the examination of Joan during her trial was related to whether she was or was not a false Prophet. The also asked her about a ring she had, and it is implied that they wanted to know if the ring was magic or blessed. Joan also was reported to have raise a three day old baby from the dead at Lagny. …show more content…
Joan seems to have a nationalistic belief in France, centuries before the birth of modern nationalism (Champion, 1932). It is interesting to note that the ideas of nationalism are part of what contributed to the French revolution in the 18th century (Kohn, 1939). Although art is not discussed in the film, there are some French artists of note from this period. One example would be Jean Fouquet, a French artist born at Tours, in 1415. Jean Fouquet painted Charles VII, the King of France, who Joan helped bring to power. Jean Fouquet also painted a portrait of Pope Eugenius IV. He was known for combining the Italian and Flemish styles of painting, to create a new style of painting. He is also known for his miniatures and his skill as an illuminator (Encyclopedia, 2014).
Another example would be Jacques Morel, a French sculptor of the early 1400s. He is known for his 1453 masterpiece, the tomb of Charles de Bourbon and Agnes de Bourgogne. His other great work, the monument of Cardinal de Saluces was destroyed in 1562, three years after Jacques Morel’s death (Tilley,