Saint Ignatius of Loyola 

This portrait of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, a key figure in the Counter-Reformation, is a testament to the skill of Flemish Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens. The saint is depicted in a moment of prayer, his hands raised in supplication. He wears the traditional red chasuble of a Catholic priest, the fabric richly embroidered with gold. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of drama and intensity, characteristic of Rubens' style. The artist's dramatic use of light and color captures the fervent religious devotion of the period, making this a powerful and engaging depiction of a significant religious figure.