Hercules Brabazon Brabazon (1821-1906)

The Arch of Constantine was erected to commemorate Constantine's victory over Maxentius at the Milvian Bridge in 315 AD. It is the largest and best preserved arch of ancient Rome. The frieze of reliefs adorning the arch were taken from other monuments and refer to the victories of Trajan, Hadrian and Marcus Aurelius. The upper reliefs of the arch (facing the Colosseum) represent Marcus Aurelius in his battle with the Dacians, whilst those on the opposite side depict battles of Marcus Aurelius and Constantine.