2910122 Tapestry showing the Triumph of Constantine over Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, from the series known as "The History of Constantine the Great," 1623-25 (wool & silk with gold & silver threads) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 485.1x744.2 cm; Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania, PA, USA; (add.info.: The Battle of the Milvian Bridge took place between the Roman Emperors Constantine I and Maxentius on 28 October 312. It takes its name from the Milvian Bridge, an important route over the Tiber. Constantine won the battle and started on the path that led him to end the Tetrarchy and become the sole ruler of the Roman Empire. Maxentius drowned in the Tiber during the battle. Woven at the Comans-La Planche tapestry factory, Paris. Workshop of Filippe Maecht and Hans Taye, Flemish. This tapestry comes from the series known as "The History of Constantine the Great," seven of which were presented to Cardinal Francesco Barberini by Louis XIII of France in 1625.); 穢 Philadelphia Museum of Art ; Gift of Samuel H. Kress Foundation.