The Triumphant Entry of Constantine into Rome
Peter Paul Rubens · 1621
Why it's great
The emperor Constantine rides into Rome in 312 AD after beating his rival at the Milvian Bridge, an event that opened the way for Christianity to become the empire's main religion. Peter Paul Rubens designed the scene in 1621 as part of a tapestry series.
🏛️ Part of history
The Fall of the Western Roman Empire (312–476) — The emperor Constantine rides into Rome in 312 AD after beating his rival at the Milvian Bridge, an event that opened the way for Christianity to become the empire's main religion.
Where to see it
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Peter Paul Rubens was born in Siegen, Germany, in 1577 and grew up in Antwerp, which became his home. He was the most famous Baroque painter of northern Europe, ran a huge workshop, and also worked as a diplomat for Spain. He died in Antwerp in 1640.
