In the context of The History of Constantine, explore the Constantine Worshiping the True Cross of the Rubens' designs.

sketch: private collection, 13.9" x 13.3" (35.306 x 33.782 cm.)tapestry: 16' 3" x 16' 6" (495.3 x 502.92 cm.)According to legend, Constantine's mother St. Helena discovered the true cross in Jerusalem and was rejuvenated, explaining her youthful appearance in Rubens' depiction. The tapestry differs from the sketch in the enlargement of the background architecture, apparently to give greater emphasis to the environment of the scene.
St. Helena tapestry Jerusalem