Constantine receives the standard with the monogram of Christ as the imperial sign (The Labarum)

作品描述

This painting by Peter Paul Rubens depicts the moment when Emperor Constantine the Great receives the Labarum, a military standard bearing the monogram of Christ. The scene is set during the early Christian era, symbolizing the adoption of Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire. Rubens' dynamic composition and richly detailed figures capture the historical significance of this event.