Victorious procession after the battle

Kotarbiński employs a strong chromatic contrast, rendering the front ranks in saturated reds, blues and metallic tones while allowing the background to recede in softer, muted hues. Light falls across the figures, modeling their forms and creating depth. The brushwork balances detailed rendering of armor with looser handling of foliage and water, lending the work a sense of atmospheric space.

After its completion, the painting entered the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw, where it remains on display. Kotarbiński spent much of his career in Kiev, then part of the Russian Empire, producing works that combined historical narrative with imaginative elements. The museum acquisition reflects the artist’s recognition within Polish art circles of the period.