Revelations of Art
Joan of Arc’s Death at the Stake by Hermann Stilke
Kyle Cupp
Kyle Cupp is a freelance writer who blogs about culture, philosophy, politics, postmodernism, and religion. He is a contributor to the group Catholic blog Vox Nova. Kyle lives with his wife, son, and daughter in North Texas. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter.
Alas, when Joan followed the aerobics regimen picked up at the San Dimas mall, she became lighter than a duck.
Two movie references for the price of one. +1
May I ask what made you choose this picture and what is revelatory about it? Serious questions both.
I was looking for paintings of Joan of Arc, she having been a soldier, and selected this one for its focus on her execution, the look on her face, and the juxtaposition of towering signs of civilization with the act of destruction.
Gotcha. Thanks.