4th Century Collection (#5)

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

Sallust (litho)
8657817 Sallust (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sallust, Portrait on a Roman bronze contorniate of the fourth or fifth century after Christ)

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)

Illustration of an ox-powered paddle-wheel boat. 15th century (manuscript based on a description in 4th century)
528019 Illustration of an ox-powered paddle-wheel boat. 15th century (manuscript based on a description in 4th century anonymous Roman military treatise on war machines De Rebus Bellicis')

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

St Jerome, 1600-1699. Creators: Titian, Unknown
St Jerome, 1600-1699

Winged Cupid Figurine on a Pyramidial Base, Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE) or later. Creator: Unknown
Winged Cupid Figurine on a Pyramidial Base, Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE) or later

Figurine of a Theater Mask (?), Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE). Creator: Unknown
Figurine of a Theater Mask (?), Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE)

Figure of a Bent Human Index Finger, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-395 CE) or later. Creator: Unknown
Figure of a Bent Human Index Finger, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-395 CE) or later

Head and Torso of a Male, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Head and Torso of a Male, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Head, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Head, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Head with Headdress, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Head with Headdress, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Male Torso, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Male Torso, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Head, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Head, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Draped Male, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Draped Male, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Head with Phrygian Helmet, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Head with Phrygian Helmet, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Head with Phrygian Helmet, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Head with Phrygian Helmet, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Double Barbed Model Arrow Tip, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (323 BCE -300 CE). Creator: Unknown
Double Barbed Model Arrow Tip, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (323 BCE -300 CE)

Head of a Man, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (305 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Head of a Man, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (305 BCE-337 CE)

Antefix in the Form of a Female Head, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (305 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Antefix in the Form of a Female Head, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (305 BCE-337 CE)

Concave Terracotta Sculpture, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (305 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Concave Terracotta Sculpture, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (305 BCE-337 CE)

Figurine of a Temple Pediment, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (200 BCE-300 CE). Creator: Unknown
Figurine of a Temple Pediment, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (200 BCE-300 CE)

Lion Water Spout, Probably Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE) or later. Creator: Unknown
Lion Water Spout, Probably Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE) or later

Reclining Dog (?), Probably Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE). Creator: Unknown
Reclining Dog (?), Probably Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE)

Bust Figurine, Probably Roman Period (30 BCE-300 CE). Creator: Unknown
Bust Figurine, Probably Roman Period (30 BCE-300 CE)

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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.