The Consecration of Decius Mus 

"The Consecration of Decius Mus" is a Baroque painting by Peter Paul Rubens. It depicts the Roman general Decius Mus, kneeling before a priest who is pouring water over his head, symbolizing the ritual of consecration. The painting is a study in contrasts, with the vibrant reds and yellows of the clothing and the natural light contrasting with the darker, cooler tones of the background. The depiction of the horse and the soldiers in the background adds to the sense of grandeur and pageantry.