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One of the major trends in art during the 17th century was the baroque style. This style of art contained religious emotionalism, drama, motion, and much detail and decorations. This style was popular in many Catholic countries. However, the style attracted many civilians because the emotional energy of the art clearly expressed the violence and controversy that were present during the age. One of the most famous artists who embraced the baroque style was Peter Paul Rubens. He had a rich and colorful style and conveyed many emotions by painting animated figures and melodramatic contrasts in his works. //The Horrors of the War// of 1638 is one of his many works that display the baroque style.

 McKay, John P. __A History of Western Society__. 7th ed. New York City: Houghton Mifflin, 2003.