While a Roman emperor from 306 to 337, Constantine the Great commisioned the Basilica of Maxentius, the largest building in the Roman Forum. When finished in 312, it was also the world’s biggest structure. So, it seems fitting he would also order a 40 foot high enthroned statue of himself for the west apse. Only portions of the marble Colossus of Constantine remain at Musei Capitolini. This eight foot head can be found in the inner courtyard of Palazzo dei Conservatori.
