In the context of this artwork, explore the The Labarum of the Rubens' designs.

sketch: private collection, 13.9" x 10.8" (35.4 x 27.5 cm.) tapestry: Paris, Mobilier National This episode depicts the moments just before the Battle of Milvian Bridge, as Constantine (already crowned with a victor's laurels) presents his labarum. This has been emblazoned with Christ's symbol, as he was instructed. The monogram of Rubens' usual panel maker, Michiel Vrient, is impressed on the back of the panel, along with a branded "A" that indicates the panel was prepared about 1621-22.
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