Antique 18th Century French Oil Painting Joan of Arc Battle Scene Seige of Orleans Circa 1780

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A very impressive antique French 18th century battle scene with Joan of Arc, depicting "The Seige of Orleans", during the … Read more A very impressive antique French 18th century battle scene with Joan of Arc, depicting "The Seige of Orleans", during the Hundred Years War (1337-1453), the painting dates circa 1780.

The painting depicts a battle scene from the Seige of Orleans which ocurred in 1428; this frantic battle scene depicts the French & English soldiers fighting for King John. On the right side Joan of Arc is depicted wearing armor to the center is a soldier falling from his horse, to the right side the English with a nobleman on horseback, a flag with the royal arms is above.
The painting is very finely executed, condition is excellent, the painting is housed in the original carved & gilded wooden frame, there is and old museum/gallery accession number stamp to the stretcher.
This very attractive antique painting is ready to hang on your wall.

At sight without frame 25.50" x 22.75" See less