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1623-1625

Tapestry showing the Triumph of Constantine over Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge

This tapestry comes from the series known as "The History of Constantine the Great," seven of which were presented to Cardinal Francesco Barberini by Louis XIII of France in 1625.

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Tapestry Showing the Triumph of Constantine Over Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge

This tapestry shows the dramatic conclusion of the Battle of the Milvian Bridge fought between two leaders of ancient Rome, Constantine and Maxentius, in 312 CE.
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Looking to Write, Writing to Look

Looking to Write, Writing to Look brings together twenty-five remarkable works of art from the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s collections and uses them as inspiration for an array of writing activities for K–12 students.
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Tapestry showing the Triumph of Constantine over Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, 1623-1625 | Philadelphia Art Museum