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The Conversion of Constantine, 17th Century Aubusson Manufacture Tapestry - 1362
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In 312 AD, the Battle of the Milvian Bridge marked a decisive turning point for the Roman Empire and Christianity. At the gates of Rome, Constantine defeats Maxentius and is crowned emperor. Its first decisions will be in favor of Christians with the end of persecution and the legalization of their religion. According to Constantinian and Christian legend, this pivotal victory is due to the scene depicted here. On the eve of the battle, Constantine and his men witness a miracle: Chrism appears to them in the sky. This Christian sign is composed of the first two Greek letters of the word “Christ”, that is to say the Ⲭ and the ρ intertwined (⳩). The army is frightened by this apparition and does not understand it at all. Only, that same evening, the future emperor dreams of the symbol again. This time, the latter is accompanied by a voice proclaiming: “by this you will overcome”. The next day, Constantine had the Chrism affixed to all the standards of his army and won the battle. Subsequently, he converted to Christianity and the entire Empire followed him. Here, the tapestry addresses Constantine's first vision while he is accompanied by his army. The Chrism sits in the upper left corner, while the future emperor, already crowned and in armor, stares at him. His hands are raised in front of him in a typical surprised position. He even let go of his horse's reins, which were caught by a child. Following him, one of his soldiers grabbed an arrow from his back quiver, surely thinking of a threat. On the far right of the work, a man walks forward with his index finger raised, probably to explain the origin of the symbol. Just like humans, horses are agitated and frightened, they rear and neigh. However, Constantine is not so much worried as deeply surprised, perhaps he is already facing the Revelation: he is chosen by God to reign over the entire Western and Eastern Roman Empire.
- Creator:Aubusson Manufacture (Weaver)
- Dimensions:Height: 83.47 in (212 cm)Width: 111.03 in (282 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
- Style:Aubusson (In the Style Of)
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- Period:Late 17th Century
- Date of Manufacture:1670
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- Seller Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4874137674182
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