Jean de Fiennes

Jean de Fiennes was one of the six citizens of Calais along with the brothers de Wissant and Eustache de Saint Pierre . He was captain of the city of Calais and the youngest of the group. However, the name de Fiennes was only assigned to one of the citizens long after the historic event in 1346.

The plastic

execution

Rodin made several nude studies to examine the proportions of the sculpture. In one version he showed the character's arms tense and fists clenched, while in another he showed his hands open and arms at his sides. Rodin also designed a single head for Jean de Fiennes, as well as a left hand. The second study stands with a bare torso and arms outstretched. The palms face up. His shirt is held by his forearms. It covers his lower body and legs. The face is directed to the left in profile. The third study has no arms. Her robe covers the figure from shoulders to feet. She has more hair on her head and more detail on her features. The finished figure is clothed, but has extended his arms again with open hands.