5. Constantine's Victory over Maxentius (detail) - PIERO DELLA FRANCESCA - WGA
5. Constantine's Victory over Maxentius (detail) by PIERO DELLA FRANCESCA
5. Constantine's Victory over Maxentius (detail) by PIERO DELLA FRANCESCA

5. Constantine's Victory over Maxentius (detail)

by PIERO DELLA FRANCESCA, Fresco

The right-hand portion of the battle scene is badly damaged. Of the figure of Maxentius only a piece of the hat and a fragment of the torso remain; he is wearing a coat of mail with a red surcoat. Only one of the soldiers in flight has remained nearly completely intact. A small part of his head with the metal helmet is missing. He looks back as he is crossing the river and his face is marked by fear.

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