Helena Augusta Collection

Saint Helena, c1575. Creator: Francesco Morandini
Saint Helena, c1575. St. Helena (ca. 247-ca. 327) was the mother of Emperor Constantine the Great (ca. 288-337), who, according to tradition, christianized the Roman Empire

Saint Helena Kneeling before the True Cross, c.1582. Creator: Cesare Nebbia
Saint Helena Kneeling before the True Cross, c.1582

Coin Portraying Empress Helena, 305-306. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Empress Helena, 305-306

Saint Helen Testing the True Cross, c. 1545. Creator: Jacopo Tintoretto
Saint Helen Testing the True Cross, c. 1545

Saint Helena (chromolitho)
964083 Saint Helena (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Helena, a 9th-century depiction of mother of Emperor Constantine the Great)

The Dream of Saint Helena. Found in the Collection of Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Saint Helena, 1890s. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
Saint Helena, 1890s. Private Collection

The Lamentation over Christ with Saints Wolfgang and Helena, c. 1525. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
The Lamentation over Christ with Saints Wolfgang and Helena, c. 1525. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

The Finding of the Holy Cross. From an manuscript Gradual, c. 1420. Artist
The Finding of the Holy Cross. From an manuscript Gradual, c.1420. Private Collection

Catholic Monarchs with Saints Helena and Barbara. Artist: Master of Manzanillo (active 1480-1500)
Catholic Monarchs with Saints Helena and Barbara. Found in the collection of Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid

Exaltation of the Cross. Saints Constantine the Great and Helena, ca 1350. Artist: Anonymous
Exaltation of the Cross. Saints Constantine the Great and Helena, ca 1350. Found in the collection of the Visoki Decani monastery, Kosovo

The Dream of Saint Helena, c. 1570. Artist: Veronese, Paolo (1528-1588)
The Dream of Saint Helena, c. 1570. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

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Helena Augusta, also known as Empress Helena, was a prominent figure in history. She is depicted in various artworks throughout the centuries, showcasing her significant role and influence. One such portrayal is seen on a coin dating back to 305-306 AD. The creator of this masterpiece remains unknown, but it captures the essence of Empress Helena's power and grace. Another remarkable artwork featuring Saint Helen is "Saint Helen Testing the True Cross" by Jacopo Tintoretto from around 1545. This painting depicts her determination to find the holy cross and her unwavering faith. In "The Dream of Saint Helena, " an enchanting piece by Viktor Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov from the late 1800s, we see a different side of Helen. Here she appears serene and dreamlike, perhaps reflecting on her divine mission. Lucas Cranach's work titled "The Lamentation over Christ with Saints Wolfgang and Helena" showcases Empress Helena alongside other saints mourning the crucifixion of Jesus. It highlights her devotion to Christianity and its sacred relics. "The Finding of the Holy Cross, " illustrated in a manuscript Gradual from around 1420 by Master of Murano Gradual, portrays Helena's pivotal discovery that changed Christian history forever. A captivating artwork called "Catholic Monarchs with Saints Helena and Barbara" by Master of Manzanillo shows Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II standing beside Saint Helen. This emphasizes their shared commitment to promoting Christianity during their reign. An anonymous artist created an exquisite piece titled "Exaltation of the Cross: Saints Constantine the Great and Helena. " This masterpiece from approximately 1350 displays both mother and son venerating the symbol that transformed their lives forever. Paolo Veronese's painting "The Dream of Saint Helena" captures another interpretation of this saintly figure dreaming about her significant contributions to Christianity during the late Renaissance period (c. 1570).