The Triumph of Judas Maccabeus 

"The Triumph of Judas Maccabeus" is a dynamic painting by Peter Paul Rubens, a leading figure of the Flemish Baroque style. The composition showcases the victory of the Jewish Maccabean leader Judas Maccabeus in battle, with defeated soldiers and the spoils of war filling the foreground. Rubens utilizes strong diagonals and a vibrant palette, creating a sense of movement and drama. The central figure of Judas, clad in armor and a red cloak, stands triumphantly while others offer him the spoils of war. This work exemplifies Rubens’ penchant for depicting historical subjects with a sense of grandeur and theatricality.