Describe the characteristics of the Constantine Defeating Licinius in this artwork's Rubens' designs.
sketch: Kansas City, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 14.625" x 22.625" (37.15 x 57.47 cm.)tapestry: Paris, Mobilier National Constantine's brother-in-law and co-ruler Licinius was defeated not once but twice by Constantine for continuing to persecute Christians. This tapestry depicts the first battle, fought on land and led by Constantine himself, in a laurel wreath.
Kansas City tapestry Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Christian Paris Licinius