4th 4th 4th Iv Iv 4th Century Collection (#4)

Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy. Mosaic
6620408 Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy. Mosaic; Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy)

Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy. Mosaic
6620382 Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy. Mosaic.; Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy)

Glass bottle, 3rd-4th century AD, Nishapur or Gorgan, glass and ceramics museum, Tehran, Iran (photo)
5309224 Glass bottle, 3rd-4th century AD, Nishapur or Gorgan, glass and ceramics museum, Tehran, Iran (photo); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Saint Helene (248-328) and the Cross. Saint Helene, the mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine I (272-337)
VEN5033989 Saint Helene (248-328) and the Cross. Saint Helene, the mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine I (272-337) discovered the Holy Cross in Palestine (legend of the True Cross)

Map of Greece and Italy from Constantine I the Great to the sack of Rome during the migration period
ELD4928075 Map of Greece and Italy from Constantine I the Great to the sack of Rome during the migration period, 410) Engraving from Houze's "Atlas Universale"

Ancient Rome: death of empress Fausta Flavia Maxima killed by her husband the roman emperor Costantine I
ELD4876712 Ancient Rome: death of empress Fausta Flavia Maxima killed by her husband the roman emperor Costantine I, 327 Engraving from "The Roman Imperatrices" 1888 Private collection;

Head of Medusa. Roman art. Sculpture on bronze. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia
CUL4862519 Head of Medusa. Roman art. Sculpture on bronze. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia by Roman; Archaeological Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona

Emperor Constantine I the Great (272-337) presiding over the First Council of Nicee, May-July 325 (engraving)
ELD4960921 Emperor Constantine I the Great (272-337) presiding over the First Council of Nicee, May-July 325 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Attempted to rebuild the temple of Jerusalem by Julien the apostate in 362 AD
ELD4963571 Attempted to rebuild the temple of Jerusalem by Julien the apostate in 362 AD (Roman emperor Julian the apostate trying to rebuild the temple of Jerusalem)

The defeat of Emperor Maxence who died on 28 October 312, during the Battle of the Milvius Bridge
ELD4963509 The defeat of Emperor Maxence who died on 28 October 312, during the Battle of the Milvius Bridge, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Rome: The people of Rome supporting Maxence against Emperor Constantine I in 306
ELD4963499 Ancient Rome: The people of Rome supporting Maxence against Emperor Constantine I in 306 (Maxentius supported by the people of Rome against Constantine 306 AD)

Representation of Saint Eubulus of Cesaree (died 308) and Adrien of Palestine (Saint Eubulus and saint Adrian)
ELD4911598 Representation of Saint Eubulus of Cesaree (died 308) and Adrien of Palestine (Saint Eubulus and saint Adrian)

Representation of Saint John and Saint Paul refusing to worship idols under Julien the Apostate, between 361 and 363
ELD4908454 Representation of Saint John and Saint Paul refusing to worship idols under Julien the Apostate, between 361 and 363

Representation of Saint Peter of Alexandria (4th century) (Pope Peter of Alexandria). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4915886 Representation of Saint Peter of Alexandria (4th century) (Pope Peter of Alexandria). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Portrait of Constantine I the Great (Roman Emperor 306 to 337)
NWI4913449 Portrait of Constantine I the Great (Roman Emperor 306 to 337).; (add.info.: Portrait of Constantine I the Great (Roman Emperor 306 to 337).); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Representation of the martyrdom of Saint Agapet in 306, Palestine (Martyrdom of Agapetus, 306)
ELD4914733 Representation of the martyrdom of Saint Agapet in 306, Palestine (Martyrdom of Agapetus, 306). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint John the Hermit (4th century) (st John the Hermit). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4911031 Representation of Saint John the Hermit (4th century) (st John the Hermit). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of St. Engrace (died 303) members of the Martyrs of Zaragoza (St. Engratia). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4910519 Representation of St. Engrace (died 303) members of the Martyrs of Zaragoza (St. Engratia). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint Gregoire of Nazianze (Naziance) (Gregory of Nazianzus) called the Young
ELD4909749 Representation of Saint Gregoire of Nazianze (Naziance) (Gregory of Nazianzus) called the Young, or Gregoire the Theologian (329 -390) and Doctor of the Church

Representation of St. Helene, mother of Emperor Constantine the Great (helena or Helen empress)
ELD4914743 Representation of St. Helene, mother of Emperor Constantine the Great (helena or Helen empress). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint Hilaire eveque de Poitiers (315-367) (St Hilary (Hilarius) of Poitiers Bishop of Poitiers)
ELD4912971 Representation of Saint Hilaire eveque de Poitiers (315-367) (St Hilary (Hilarius) of Poitiers Bishop of Poitiers)

Medal of the Middle Ages with the effigy of Constantine I the Great (Roman emperor 306 to 337) (low relief)
JLJ4611723 Medal of the Middle Ages with the effigy of Constantine I the Great (Roman emperor 306 to 337) (low relief); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, 4th century (mosaic)
3914281 Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, 4th century (mosaic); Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Israel; (add.info.: Church of the Nativity)

Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, 4th century (mosaic)
3914279 Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, 4th century (mosaic); Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Israel; (add.info.: Church of the Nativity)

The Corbridge Lanx
3330262 The Corbridge Lanx; (add.info.: The Corbridge Lanx, an ancient Roman silver dish found near Corbridge. Dated 4th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

St. Martin Bishop of Tours (c.316-c.400), who founded first monastery in France at Liguge near Poitiers c.360
535143 St. Martin Bishop of Tours (c.316-c.400), who founded first monastery in France at Liguge near Poitiers c.360, giving military cloak to a beggar

The ruins of the Basilica of Arcadius, built 395-408, in Abu Mina Monastery, near Alexandria, Egypt (photo)
AIS5361007 The ruins of the Basilica of Arcadius, built 395-408, in Abu Mina Monastery, near Alexandria, Egypt (photo); (add.info.: The ruins of the Basilica of Arcadius, edified from 395 to 408)

Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy. Mosaic
6620379 Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy. Mosaic.; Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy)

Persecutions of the first Christians thrown in the arenes and books with wild bets under the Roman Emperor Diocletian
ELD4897526 Persecutions of the first Christians thrown in the arenes and books with wild bets under the Roman Emperor Diocletian

Representation of Saint Julien and Basilissa with the poors. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4913148 Representation of Saint Julien and Basilissa with the poors. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Battle of Andrinople or Adrianople (today Edirne in Turkey) on 9/08/378 (The Battle of Adrianople (9 August 378)
ELD4962619 Battle of Andrinople or Adrianople (today Edirne in Turkey) on 9/08/378 (The Battle of Adrianople (9 August 378), sometimes known as the Battle of Hadrianopolis

Effigy of Saint Augustine (Augustine of Hippone) (354-430) (painting)
YOU4419719 Effigy of Saint Augustine (Augustine of Hippone) (354-430) (painting); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Effigy of Saint Augustine (Augustine of Hippone) (354-430), philosopher

Emperor Constantine and his court praying the true Cross, 1615 (tapestry)
ETI4396896 Emperor Constantine and his court praying the true Cross, 1615 (tapestry); Angers Cathedral, France; (add.info.: Emperor Constantine and his court came the true Cross)

Representation of Saint Frumence of Aksoum (or Frumentius de tyr) (4th century) (st Frumentius Bishop of Aksum (or Axum)
ELD4916634 Representation of Saint Frumence of Aksoum (or Frumentius de tyr) (4th century) (st Frumentius Bishop of Aksum (or Axum))

Grand Duke Constantine Constantinovich of Russia
2623698 Grand Duke Constantine Constantinovich of Russia; (add.info.: Photographic print of Grand Duke Constantine Constantinovich of Russia (1858-1915)

Military diploma of the soldier Valerius Clemens, of the Egyptian army, granted by the emperor Galerius
AIS5384903 Military diploma of the soldier Valerius Clemens, of the Egyptian army, granted by the emperor Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (250-311)

Representation of the martyrs Saint Donatian of Nantes and Saint Rogatian around 304. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4909310 Representation of the martyrs Saint Donatian of Nantes and Saint Rogatian around 304. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Emperor Constantine I saw a cross in heaven announcing his victory at the Battle of the Milvius Bridge, 312 A.D
ELD4887127 Emperor Constantine I saw a cross in heaven announcing his victory at the Battle of the Milvius Bridge, 312 A.D, 1840 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman antiquite)

Ancient Rome: "The Impress Fausta accuses Crispus (305-326), son of her husband Constantine I (272-337)
ELD4876543 Ancient Rome: "The Impress Fausta accuses Crispus (305-326), son of her husband Constantine I (272-337) of having abused her

Representation of Saint Pamphile of Cesaree (died 309) (st Pamphilus of Caesarea). 19th century, (engraving)
ELD4909064 Representation of Saint Pamphile of Cesaree (died 309) (st Pamphilus of Caesarea). 19th century, (engraving).; Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Civilization of Antiquity: The Armee of Alexander The Great entering Ancient Egypt in 332 BC
NWI4910809 Civilization of Antiquity: The Armee of Alexander The Great entering Ancient Egypt in 332 BC. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Civilization of Antiquity)

Representation of Saint Victor of Marseille (died ca. 303) (Victor of Marseilles christian martyr)
ELD4917505 Representation of Saint Victor of Marseille (died ca. 303) (Victor of Marseilles christian martyr) Engraving 19th century Private collection; (add.info)

Emperor Constantine I the Great (272-337) presiding over the First Council of Nicea, May-July 325
ELD4962605 Emperor Constantine I the Great (272-337) presiding over the First Council of Nicea, May-July 325, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christ before Pilate
7287238 Christ before Pilate; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Cast of a sarcophagus with "traditio legis" in the vatican Grottoes)

Germanic families travelling during the great period of migration (barbaric invasions)
ELD4931541 Germanic families travelling during the great period of migration (barbaric invasions) 3rd to 5th century (Migration period, Volkerwanderung)

Head of Constantine the Great (or Constantine I, Flauius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus, 278-337) (bronze)
IMB4841827 Head of Constantine the Great (or Constantine I, Flauius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus, 278-337) (bronze); Palazzo dei Conservatori, Musei Capitolini, Rome; © Imagebroker

The emperor Constantine seeing the sign of the Cross
LLM457145 The emperor Constantine seeing the sign of the Cross by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The emperor Constantine seeing the sign of the Cross)

The Gauls took Rome after the Battle of Allia in 390. Engraving by Victor Adam (1801-1866)
PCT4264781 The Gauls took Rome after the Battle of Allia in 390. Engraving by Victor Adam (1801-1866) in the book "France in the Middle Ages" published by the Ardant brothers in the middle

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In the 4th century AD, Emperor Constantine the Great laid the foundation of Constantinople, a city that would become an imperial capital and bear his name. This monumental event marked a significant shift in power and influence. Amidst this historical backdrop, St. Anthony the Great emerged as the patron saint of basket makers, his legacy immortalized in a captivating chromolitho artwork. Coptic Art also flourished during this era, exemplified by a mesmerizing hanging depicting Harvest Love at Paris' Musee Du Louvre. The 4th century was witness to remarkable figures like Pope Damasus I, whose portrait from "I misteri del vaticano" draws us into his papal reign (305-384). Meanwhile, tragedy struck with the death of Emperor Julian II at the Battle of Ctesiphon against Sassanid Armees in 363 AD. Agnes of Rome's plight is another haunting tale from this time; she was shamefully paraded naked through streets to be sold into prostitution—a scene vividly captured in Franco Mistrali's drawing from "Misteri del Vaticano. " Religious conflicts also unfolded during these turbulent years. Archbishop St. Ambrose of Milan boldly refused entry to Roman Emperor Theodosius I at the church doors—an act that symbolized excommunication and showcased Ambrose's unwavering principles. Pope Sylvestre I and Pope Libere left their mark on history too—depicted beautifully in drawings by Franco Mistrali—while Valentinian I or Valens II found immortality through an exquisite marble portrait. Two monumental frescoes further capture our attention: "The Baptism of Constantine" (1517-1524) depicts a pivotal moment when Christianity gained imperial favor while "The donation of Rome" showcases its significance as a gift bestowed upon the Church.