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Constantine I the Great (285-337). Roman Emperor. The Donati
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Constantine I the Great (285-337). Roman Emperor. The Donati
Constantine I the Great (285-337). Roman Emperor. The Donation of Constantine. The emperor makes donation from the city of Rome to Pope Sylvester I. Fresco. 13th century. Chapel of St. Sylvester, Basilica of Four Crowned Saints. Rome. Italy
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13th Aurelius Basilica Bearded Catholicism Christianism Constantine Constantinian Constantinus Crowned Donation Dyansty Flavius Four Fresco Miter Papacy Pope Quattro Saints Santi Sylvester Valerius
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In this stunning 13th-century fresco, we witness a pivotal moment in the history of Christianity and the relationship between the Roman Empire and the Papacy. The depicted scene showcases Emperor Constantine I the Great (285-337), a significant figure of the late Antique period, making a donation to Pope Sylvester I. This event, known as the Donation of Constantine, is a crucial milestone in the development of the Catholic Church and the establishment of the Papal States. Constantine I, portrayed with a full, bearded face and wearing the imperial mantle and diadem, extends his hand towards Pope Sylvester, who is shown wearing the papal miter and holding a staff. The emperor is dressed in the traditional Roman toga, while the pope wears the robes of his ecclesiastical office. The city of Rome, with its ancient architecture and iconic structures such as the Colosseum and the Pantheon, serves as the backdrop to this historic encounter. Constantine I, of the Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus dynasty, was the first Roman emperor to adopt Christianity as the official religion of the empire. His reign marked the beginning of the Constantinian dynasty, which significantly influenced the course of European history. The Donation of Constantine is a symbol of the emperor's recognition of the spiritual authority of the Pope and the Church, setting the stage for the evolution of the Papacy and the Catholic Church in Europe. This exquisite fresco, located in the Chapel of St. Sylvester within the Basilica of Four Crowned Saints in Rome, Italy, is a testament to the artistic achievements of the Middle Ages and the enduring significance of the relationship between the Roman Empire, Christianity, and the Papacy.
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