Colossus of Constantine - Wikipedia
The Colossus of Constantine (Italian: Statua Colossale di Costantino I) was a many times life-size acrolithic early-4th-century statue depicting the Roman emperor Constantine the Great (c. 280–337), commissioned by himself, which originally occupied the west apse of the Basilica of Maxentius on the Via Sacra, near the Forum Romanum in Rome.
Statue of Constantine the Great, York - Wikipedia
The Statue of Constantine the Great is a bronze statue depicting the Roman emperor Constantine I seated on a throne, commissioned by York Civic Trust and designed by the sculptor Philip Jackson. It was unveiled in 1998 and is situated on Minster Yard, outside York Minster.
Colossus of Constantine - Smarthistory
The monolithic block presents the viewer with a larger-than-life image of the emperor Constantine (also known as Constantine I, and Constantine the Great), who ruled the Roman Empire from 306–337 C.E. His visage is flawless with smooth cheeks and large deep-set eyes.
Colossus of Constantine: Rome’s Ancient Marvel Reconstructed …
The Colossus of Constantine was a massive acrolithic statue commissioned by Constantine the Great in the 4th century CE. Originally standing in the Basilica of Maxentius in the Roman Forum, it represented the grandeur and authority of the Emperor Constantine.
Colossus of Constantine, Giant Statue of the Roman Emperor
The Colossus of Constantine was a giant statue of the Roman Emperor Constantine I (also known as Constantine the Great), originally erected in the western apse of the Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine (or the “Basilica Nova” as it was later called).
Bronze colossus of Constantine - Wikipedia
The Capitoline Museums in Rome hold parts of a bronze colossus of Constantine. The colossal statue of a Roman emperor was probably made in the 4th century but only fragments survive. It is usually interpreted as depicting Constantine the Great.
Colossus of Constantine - The Byzantine Legacy
The colossal statue of Constantine comes from the Basilica Nova in Rome, which was started by Maxentius and finished by Constantine after he defeated Maxentius in 312. This unique portrait of Constantine is one of the most important statues of Late Antiquity.
Colossus of Constantine in Rome - Rome, Italy
The Colossus of Constantine, a marvel of the Roman Empire’s grandeur and ambition, was a monumental statue constructed in the early 4th century A.D. It depicted Emperor Constantine as Jupiter, the king of the Roman gods.
Full-Size Replica of the Colossus of Constantine Statue is …
Feb 19, 2024 · In collaboration with the Capitoline Museum and Fondazione Prada, the Factum Foundation made a full-size replica of the Colossus of Constantine statue and displayed it in the Capitoline Museum’s garden. The statue is set to remain there for public viewing through 2025.
How scientists reconstructed a huge statue of Emperor Constantine …
Feb 10, 2024 · The so-called Colossus of Constantine, which dates to the early 4th century, was a monumental statue erected to celebrate Constantine’s reign. Originally some 11 metres tall, it was later...