Timeline of earliest portrayals of crucified Christ

Date	Events	Portrayals of crucifixion
34 (?)	Jesus Christ crucified
1st 3rd  centuries	Written documents about cross and crucifixion
2nd 3rd century		Alexamenon graffito Bloodstone amulet
Constantinian dynasty 305 - 363 Valentinian dynasty 364 - 379	Constantin the Great abolishes crucifixion AD 337 (?)	Crucified and the Twelve Apostles
Theodosian dynasty 379 – 457 Leonid dynasty 457 - 518		Basilica of Santa Sabina, Rome Maskell ivories, Rome AD 420 Christ Triumphant
Justinian dynasty 518 - 602	Crosses and crucifixes become common symbols in Christianity	Crosses in mosaics and other works of art, icons portraying the Crucified as the victor.