4th Century Collection (#4)

Ancient Rome: "The Roman Emperor Julien the apostate inviting the soldiers to lend fidelity to the gods
ELD4963535 Ancient Rome: "The Roman Emperor Julien the apostate inviting the soldiers to lend fidelity to the gods, 362 A.D."

Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Historic city of Split, Diocletian Palace, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe
IMB4920559 Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Historic city of Split, Diocletian Palace, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe; (add.info.: Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Historic city of Split, Diocletian Palace)

Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Luxor Restaurant in the Roman Diocletian Palace, World Heritage Site, Old town of Split
IMB4872123 Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Luxor Restaurant in the Roman Diocletian Palace, World Heritage Site, Old town of Split, Split, Croatia

Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Diocletian's Palace, historic city of Split, central Dalmatia, Dalmatia
IMB4866035 Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Diocletian's Palace, historic city of Split, central Dalmatia, Dalmatia, Adriatic coast, Croatia, Europe, PublicGround

Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Diocletian's Palace, historic city of Split, central Dalmatia, Dalmatia
IMB4866017 Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Diocletian's Palace, historic city of Split, central Dalmatia, Dalmatia, Adriatic coast, Croatia, Europe, PublicGround

Representation of Saint Cyril of Jerusalem (315-387) (Cyril of Jerusalem). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4911267 Representation of Saint Cyril of Jerusalem (315-387) (Cyril of Jerusalem). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Pope Saint Jules I (died 352) (Pope Julius I). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4910625 Representation of Pope Saint Jules I (died 352) (Pope Julius I). 19th century (engraving).; Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Christian ascete Jacques de Nisibe or Jacob de Nisibe (died 337) (Jacob of Nisibis)
ELD4908097 Representation of Christian ascete Jacques de Nisibe or Jacob de Nisibe (died 337) (Jacob of Nisibis). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint Nicholas of Myra or Bari (270-345) (Nicholas of Myra) resurrecting the three children
ELD4915595 Representation of Saint Nicholas of Myra or Bari (270-345) (Nicholas of Myra) resurrecting the three children. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint Gatian (Gatianus or Catianus or Gratianus) eveque of Tours (died 300) (Gatianus of Tours)
ELD4915311 Representation of Saint Gatian (Gatianus or Catianus or Gratianus) eveque of Tours (died 300) (Gatianus of Tours)

Representation of Pope Sylvester I (or Silvester) (270-335) (Pope Sylvester I). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4915008 Representation of Pope Sylvester I (or Silvester) (270-335) (Pope Sylvester I). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint Macarius of Alexandria called the Young Hermit in Egypt (4th century)
ELD4913252 Representation of Saint Macarius of Alexandria called the Young Hermit in Egypt (4th century) (St Macarius of Alexandria or Macarius the Younger)

Representation of Saint Patrice (Patrick) apostle of Ireland (385-461) (St)
ELD4911234 Representation of Saint Patrice (Patrick) apostle of Ireland (385-461) (St. Patrick Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland (5th century)

Barbarian invasions: the Roman general of barbaric origin Stilicon (Flavius Stilicho or Stiliccho)
NWI4912224 Barbarian invasions: the Roman general of barbaric origin Stilicon (Flavius Stilicho or Stiliccho, 360-408) met the barbarian chief of Paian Radagaise (Radogast)

Civilization of Antiquity: Invasion of Eastern Europe by Attila King of the Huns, around 400
NWI4911876 Civilization of Antiquity: Invasion of Eastern Europe by Attila King of the Huns, around 400. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Civilization of Antiquity)

Representation of Saint Monique (331-387) (Saint Monica of Hippo). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4909857 Representation of Saint Monique (331-387) (Saint Monica of Hippo). 19th century (engraving).; Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

San Sebastian (4th century), martyr killed during the persecutions of Diocletian, 1932 (engraving)
DUV4202398 San Sebastian (4th century), martyr killed during the persecutions of Diocletian, 1932 (engraving) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

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A Roman Emperor, on a State Occasion (engraving)
8663108 A Roman Emperor, on a State Occasion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Roman Emperor, on a State Occasion)

Solidus of emperors Flavius Arcadius (395-408) and Flavius Honorius (395-423), son of Theodosis I
AIS5342638 Solidus of emperors Flavius Arcadius (395-408) and Flavius Honorius (395-423), son of Theodosis I, 4th century (gold coin); Museo de Burgos, Casa Miranda, Burgos

Statue of Mithras, 4th century AD, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy
6384411 Statue of Mithras, 4th century AD, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome

Wall panel depicting a consul riding a two horse chariot with four knights, first half of the 4th century AD (mosaic)
6384363 Wall panel depicting a consul riding a two horse chariot with four knights, first half of the 4th century AD (mosaic); Palazzo Massimo alle Terme & Museum, Rome, Lazio

Bust of emperor Galerius, early 4th century AD, porphyry, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058327 Bust of emperor Galerius, early 4th century AD, porphyry, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy. Mosaic detail
6620410 Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy. Mosaic detail.; Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily)

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"

HONORIUS, Flavius (384-423). (engraving)
CUL4861878 HONORIUS, Flavius (384-423). (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: HONORIUS, Flavius (384-423). First Western Roman Emperor (395-423)); Photo © JBP/AIC

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

ARCADIUS (377-408). First Eastern Roman Emperor (395-408). Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid
CUL4873172 ARCADIUS (377-408). First Eastern Roman Emperor (395-408). Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

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)

dynasty of gupta samudra standard coins India
8725406 dynasty of gupta samudra standard coins India; Private Collection; (add.info.: dynasty of gupta samudra standard coins India); © Dinodia Photo

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)

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The 4th century was a time of great cultural and historical significance, as depicted in various artworks and monuments from around the world. In Michael Pacher's painting "The Devil Presenting St Augustin with the Book of Vices, " we witness the struggle between good and evil, highlighting the moral dilemmas faced by individuals during this period. Meanwhile, in Jerusalem's Ethiopian Monastery and Church of The Holy Sepulchre, we find ourselves transported to a UNESCO World Heritage Site that holds immense religious importance. This ancient structure stands as a testament to the enduring faith of believers throughout centuries. Traveling back further in time, we encounter Alexander the Great on his conquests in the Battle of Arbela. The mosaic found at Villa Romana Del Casale showcases this legendary figure's military prowess and strategic genius. Moving eastward to northwest Pakistan, a limestone head from Gandhara offers us a glimpse into the artistic traditions prevalent during the 4th-5th century A. D. This exquisite sculpture exemplifies the fusion of Hellenistic and Indian influences that characterized this era. Shifting our focus to China, we delve into Chinese eroticism through an intriguing detail from Sou Nu King—a Taoist treatise on sexual initiation dating back to the 4th century A. D. This artwork sheds light on ancient Chinese beliefs surrounding sexuality and spirituality. In another corner of history lies Emperor Constantine I, who founded Constantinople—renaming Byzantium—in order to establish it as his imperial capital. His vision forever altered Europe's political landscape while leaving behind architectural marvels that still captivate us today. Religion continues its prominence with depictions such as St Anthony the Great—the patron saint of basket makers—and Saint Jerome reading in a Landscape by Giovanni Bellini. These works highlight not only their subjects' spiritual devotion but also serve as windows into daily life during this period. Lastly, we encounter Constantine I once again, this time in a line engraving from the 17th century.