Who created "Vignette from the Battle of Milvian"?

Vignette from the Battle of Milvian was created by Bernard Picart|Charles Le Brun in early 18th century.

When was "Vignette from the Battle of Milvian" created?

This artwork was created early 18th century.

What medium is "Vignette from the Battle of Milvian"?

Vignette from the Battle of Milvian is Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash.

Is "Vignette from the Battle of Milvian" in the public domain?

Yes, Vignette from the Battle of Milvian is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Vignette from the Battle of Milvian

Bernard Picart|Charles Le Brun

early 18th century

Medium

Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash

Dimensions

Sheet: 5 3/8 × 3 3/4 in. (13.7 × 9.5 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Richard A. Berman, 2018

Accession Number

2018.844.6

Tags

MenHorses

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings Prints department, this intimate vignette captures a dramatic moment from the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312 AD—a pivotal clash between Roman emperors Constantine and Maxentius along the Tiber River. Attributed to Bernard Picart designs by Charles Le Brun, early 18th-century measures just 5 3/8 × 3 3/4 inches, evoking the intensity of ancient warfare through dynamic figures of men and horses in combat. The Battle of Milvian Bridge profound historical significance: Constantine's victory not only solidified his power but also marked a tu...

About the Artist

Bernard Picart|Charles Le Brun · 1673–1733

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