Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus Collection

The First Council of Nicaea, c. 1560. Creator: Nebbia, Cesare (1536-1614)
The First Council of Nicaea, c. 1560. Found in the collection of the Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

First Council of Nicaea, First Half of 16th century. Artist: Strelitzas, Theophanes (Theophanes the Cretan)
First Council of Nicaea, First Half of 16th century. Found in the collection of Stavronikita monastery, Mount Athos

Head of Constantine the Great (c. 274-337) (bronze)
XIR173173 Head of Constantine the Great (c.274-337) (bronze) by Roman, (4th century AD); Narodni Muzej, Belgrade, Serbia; out of copyright

Constantine I (c. 274-337) c. 350 AD (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR158839 Constantine I (c.274-337) c.350 AD (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman, (4th century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

Constantine I (c. 274-337) c. 350 AD (marble)
PWI110876 Constantine I (c.274-337) c.350 AD (marble) by Roman, (4th century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; out of copyright

The Dream of Saint Helena. Found in the Collection of Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Ecumenical Council of Nicea, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Ecumenical Council of Nicea, 1882. Private Collection

Emperor Constantine burning Arian books, 1640s. Artist: Magnone, Carlo (?-1653)
Emperor Constantine burning Arian books, 1640s. Private Collection

The Finding of the Holy Cross. From an manuscript Gradual, c. 1420. Artist
The Finding of the Holy Cross. From an manuscript Gradual, c.1420. Private Collection

First Council of Nicaea. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos
First Council of Nicaea. Found in the collection of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev

First Council of Nicaea, ca 1350. Artist: Anonymous
First Council of Nicaea, ca 1350. Found in the collection of the Visoki Decani monastery, Kosovo

Exaltation of the Cross. Saints Constantine the Great and Helena, ca 1350. Artist: Anonymous
Exaltation of the Cross. Saints Constantine the Great and Helena, ca 1350. Found in the collection of the Visoki Decani monastery, Kosovo

First Council of Nicaea, 14th century. Artist: Anonymous
First Council of Nicaea, 14th century. Found in the collection of the Church of Saint Demetrius, Patriarchate of Peć

First Council of Nicaea, 16th century. Artist: Byzantine icon
First Council of Nicaea, 16th century. Found in the collection of the The Hilandar Monastery, Athos

Constantine I, The Great (272-337). Roman Emperor. Best known for being the first Christian Roman emperor. Head of Constantines colossal Statue at the Capitoline Museums. Rome, Italy

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Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus, commonly known as Constantine the Great, was a prominent figure in history who left an indelible mark on Christianity. Born in 274 AD, he rose to become the first Christian Roman emperor and played a pivotal role in shaping the faith. One of his most significant contributions was convening the First Council of Nicaea in the early 4th century. This council aimed to resolve theological disputes within Christianity and establish a unified doctrine. The artist Strelitzas depicted this historic event with intricate detail, capturing the atmosphere of intellectual discourse and religious fervor. Constantine's influence extended beyond ecclesiastical matters. His head sculpted in bronze showcases his commanding presence and regal demeanor. Another marble sculpture from around 350 AD portrays him with solemnity, emphasizing his role as both emperor and protector of Christianity. The Dream of Saint Helena is another artwork that sheds light on Constantine's life. It depicts his mother receiving divine guidance through dreams about finding relics related to Jesus Christ's crucifixion – including fragments of the Holy Cross itself. Constantine's commitment to orthodoxy is evident in Carlo Magnone's painting depicting him burning Arian books during a period when heretical teachings threatened Christian unity. This act demonstrates his determination to preserve true Christian doctrine against dissenting beliefs. The Finding of the Holy Cross illuminates another aspect of Constantine's legacy: his efforts to uncover sacred artifacts associated with Jesus' crucifixion. This manuscript illumination by Master of Murano Gradual captures the reverence surrounding this discovery. Various anonymous artists have also depicted scenes from the First Council of Nicaea throughout different centuries, showcasing its enduring significance for Christians worldwide. These frescoes highlight moments where church leaders gathered under Constantine's patronage to discuss crucial matters affecting their faith.