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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.
- c. 312–315 AD
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. It commemorates the accession of Constantine as Roman emperor in AD 306 ...
- 1998
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). It was made of marble and bronze and measured approximately 12 meters (40 feet) in height.
Through the meticulous process of statue reconstruction, the grandeur of Constantine the Great’s likeness has been brought back to its former glory, thanks to the precision of 3D modeling technology. This project is not just a restoration of a historical landmark; it represents a bridge connecting Rome’s imperial past to the pulse of our ...
Apr 28, 2020 · Discover 'Constantine the Great' in York, England: This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.
Christianity (from 312) Constantine I [g] (27 February c. 272 – 22 May 337), also known as Constantine the Great, was a Roman emperor from AD 306 to 337 and the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. [h] He played a pivotal role in elevating the status of Christianity in Rome, decriminalizing Christian practice and ceasing Christian ...
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Feb 10, 2024 · The massive, 13-meter (yard) replica of the statue Roman Emperor Constantine unveiled in Rome, Tuesday, 6 February 2024.Credit: AP Photo. Once the 3D scanning was done, they set about reassembling ...
