Antiochus IV Epiphanes 1460

"Antiochus IV Epiphanes" is an illumination painted in 1460 by Jean Fouquet, a prominent French artist. This miniature, part of a larger manuscript, depicts Antiochus IV Epiphanes, the Seleucid king, riding on a white horse and overseeing the massacre of Jews in Jerusalem. Fouquet’s mastery of detail is evident in the depiction of the scene's brutality, with the gruesome aftermath of the violence and the anguish of the victims portrayed vividly. This piece showcases Fouquet's distinct style, characteristic of the Early Netherlandish painting, with a focus on realism and a keen attention to the human figure.