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"It was erected to commemorate Constantine I's victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge on October 28, 312. Dedicated in 315, it is the latest of the existing triumphal arches in Rome"
Constantine the Great - Roman Emperor who ruled the empire from York until his death in 306ad.
This statue stands outside York Minster
Another detail of the left side of the arch. The roundel is a representation of the Sun God with his four-horse chariot (the opposite side of the arch has a matching roundel with a carving of the Moon Goddess) and actually comes efrom the time of Constantine, as does the frieze below it. This part of the frieze shows Constantine's triumphal procession through Rome after his victory. He's riding the chariot in the rear while soldiers with prisoners march ahead of him.
Constantine Based on the DC/Vertigo comic book Hellblazer and written by Kevin Brodbin, Mark Bomback and Frank Capello, Constantine tells the story of irreverent supernatural detective John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), who has literally been to hell and back
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Put up to honor Constantine's victory in a civil war--but largely recycled from earlier triumphal arches.
Treves (Trier) 25th October 2007: Visit of the Exhibition : Konstantin (Roman Emperor )
Special introduction for history lovin friends of mine:-):
The emperor Constantine has rightly been called the most important emperor of Late Antiquity. His powerful personality laid the foundations of post-classical European civilization; his reign was eventful and highly dramatic. His victory at the Milvian Bridge counts among the most decisive moments in world history, while his legalization and support of Christianity and his foundation of a 'New Rome' at Byzantium rank among the most momentous decisions ever made by a European ruler. The fact that ten Byzantine emperors after him bore his name may be seen as a measure of his importance and of the esteem in which he was held.
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Bronze statue of Constantine I in York, England, near the spot where he was proclaimed Emperor in 306
Looking for new home Lillycat Cerisedolls Constantine White skin faceup by Dollgru (Kappa) (white french resin)
Constantine III Siliqua
17 mm 1.55 gm
O: D N CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
R: VICTORIA AVGGG
Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe and reversed spear; SMAR
Arch of Constantine is a triumphal arch in Rome, situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill.
Bronze statue of Constantine I in York, England, near the spot where he was proclaimed Emperor in 306. But I guess, more appropriately, he was actually named King of the Britons.