This 1484 engraving that is housed in the National Library in Paris illustrates French troops in 1429 counter-attacking the English laying siege to Compiegne. Joan of Arc was leading the French outside the town. When she retreated, she did not managed to make it inside before the drawbridge was closed and the English took her prisoner.
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This 1484 engraving that is housed in the National Library in Paris illustrates French troops in 1429 counter-attacking the English laying siege to Compiegne. Joan of Arc was leading the French outside the town. When she retreated, she did not managed to make it inside before the drawbridge was closed and the English took her prisoner.

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UMG24A06_195

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Droits gérés

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53,7Mo (3,8Mo) / 46,7cm x 28,8cm / 5520 x 3402 (300dpi)

Mots clés

15th century French siege warfare Joan of Arc Compiegne French history French military French warfare French troops Joan taken prisoner Paris history history of Paris National Library in Paris siege warfare military France 1400s 15th century

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