Jeanne au bûcher by Maxime Real del Sarte, Stone sculpture at Place du Vieux-Marché, Rouen, France.
Jeanne au bûcher by Maxime Real del Sarte is a stone sculpture depicting Joan of Arc in her final moments, shown in a praying posture with closed eyes and her body rising above the flames below. The figure stands at Place du Vieux-Marché beside the Church of Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc and remains visible to the public year-round.
The sculptor Maxime Real del Sarte completed this work in 1927, earning a silver medal at the Salon des artistes français before its placement in Rouen. The creation occurred during a period when Joan of Arc was gaining renewed prominence as a national symbol.
The monument serves as a focal point for reflection on Joan of Arc's martyrdom and draws visitors seeking to connect with this significant historical figure. People often pause here to contemplate her courage and the location's role in collective memory.
The sculpture stands outside the church and can be visited free of charge throughout the year without any entrance requirements. The location is central and easily accessible on foot, making it convenient to see while exploring the city.
Five replicas of this sculpture exist around the world, including versions in Buenos Aires and Montreal, showing its widespread recognition beyond France. This international presence makes it one of the few French artistic monuments to be reproduced across multiple continents.
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