Joan of Arc before Guillaume in front of Reims — illustration by A. Boulangers — series 'Glorius 80'

Description

Historical illustration depicting Joan of Arc holding a flag in front of the burning cathedral of Reims, facing a German officer. Printed text at the bottom: 'Point ne te suffisait, le meurtre des enfants / Toi, le roi des bandits et celui des vandales / Devant les alliés, te voyant impuissant / Tu blasphèmes et détruis nos belles cathédrales'. Reverse: handwritten text dated 7 November 1914, addressed to Mr. Henry, pharmacist in Coulon (Var), mentioning departure for war and difficulties with supplies.