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The painting focuses on Joan's face in profile as she kisses the blade of a sword. Her expression is serene, almost ethereal, and her dark hair contrasts with her pale skin. She is adorned with a necklace of beads and wears a patterned garment, adding to the painting's decorative quality. Behind her, a glimpse of a figure on the cross and other symbolic objects, such as a lily, further enrich the composition. Rossetti's characteristic attention to detail and use of colour are evident in this piece. The painting's muted tones and careful rendering of textures contribute to its overall mood of solemnity and reverence. 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