Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius Collection

St Catherine among the Philosophers, late 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Scarsellino
St Catherine among the Philosophers, late 16th-early 17th century

The Trophy of Constantine, with Victory at left crowning the emperor with a laurel, ... ca. 1650-68. Creator: Anon
The Trophy of Constantine, with Victory at left crowning the emperor with a laurel, behind them a bounty of arms, armor, prisoners, and Maxentius head on a stick, ca. 1650-68

Saint Catherine Disputing with the Philosophers, 1562/63. Creator: Livio Agresti da Forlì
Saint Catherine Disputing with the Philosophers, 1562/63

Untitled (Basilica of Maxentius), c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Untitled (Basilica of Maxentius), c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Follis (Coin) Portraying Emperor Maxentius, 309-312. Creator: Unknown
Follis (Coin) Portraying Emperor Maxentius, 309-312

Coin Portraying Emperor Maxentius, 306-312. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Emperor Maxentius, 306-312

Saint Catherine Delivered from the Wheel, 1375 / 1400. Creator: Unknown
Saint Catherine Delivered from the Wheel, 1375/1400

The Battle of the Milvian Bridge, 1517-1524. Artist: Penni, Gianfrancesco (1496-1528)
The Battle of the Milvian Bridge, 1517-1524. Found in the collection of the Apostolic Palace, Vatican

The Apparition of the Cross to the Emperor Constantine, 1517-1524. Artist: Penni, Gianfrancesco (1496-1528)
The Apparition of the Cross to the Emperor Constantine, 1517-1524. Found in the collection of the Apostolic Palace, Vatican

Battle on the Bridge, (Battle between Emperors Maxentius and Constantine), 1655. Artist: Claude Lorrain
Battle on the Bridge, (Battle between Emperors Maxentius and Constantine), 1655. Lorrain, Claude (1600-1682). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

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Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius was a Roman emperor who ruled from 306 to 312 AD. Known for his extravagant lifestyle and ruthless tactics, Maxentius was a controversial figure in Roman history. Despite his reputation as a tyrant, he is also remembered for his architectural projects, including the construction of the Basilica of Maxentius in Rome. Maxentius' reign was marked by political intrigue and military conflicts, most notably his rivalry with Constantine the Great. Their showdown at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in 312 AD ultimately led to Maxentius' defeat and death. Despite his flaws, Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius left a lasting impact on Roman society through his ambitious building projects and administrative reforms. His legacy continues to be debated by historians, with some viewing him as a power-hungry despot while others see him as a complex figure caught up in the tumultuous politics of ancient Rome.