Bellona Leading the Imperial Armies Against the Turks

Jan Muller after Bartholomaeus Spranger

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a warrior woman in battle. The central figure is an armored female warrior standing against a backdrop of a turbulent sky and battlefield. She holds a horn to her lips. Her attire is ornate with flowing garments and distinct armor pieces. To her sides, numerous weapons, shields, and banners are visible. The background contains a detailed landscape with armed figures in battle. The painting is in the style of Peter Paul Rubens.