Joan of Arc. Apparition
1908-1909
Mucha departs from his famous commercial posters to create a haunting, spiritual vision of the French heroine. Joan stands in a mix of armor and flowing robes, her wide eyes fixed on a divine vision as she grips a sword topped with a cross. White lilies bloom at her feet against a swirling blue background, symbolizing her purity and connection to France. Created around 1909, this piece reflects his transition away from glamorous Art Nouveau advertisements toward more serious, historical, and mystical themes.
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