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title: Heraclius Returning the True Cross to Jerusalem
author: Miguel Ximenez
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7694/heraclius-returning-the-true-cross-to-jerusalem/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Heraclius Returning the True Cross to Jerusalem
_Authored by Miguel Ximenez_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/7694.jpg)
## Image Caption
A 15th century CE painting depicting [Byzantine emperor](https://www.worldhistory.org/Byzantine_Emperor/) [Heraclius](https://www.worldhistory.org/Heraclius/) (r. 610-641 CE) returning the True Cross of [Christianity](https://www.worldhistory.org/christianity/) to [Jerusalem](https://www.worldhistory.org/jerusalem/). (By Miguel Ximenez, Museum of Zaragoza, Spain)
## Cite This Work
### APA
Ximenez, M. (2017, November 27). Heraclius Returning the True Cross to Jerusalem. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Ximenez, Miguel. "Heraclius Returning the True Cross to Jerusalem." *World History Encyclopedia*, November 27, 2017. .
### MLA
Ximenez, Miguel. "Heraclius Returning the True Cross to Jerusalem." *World History Encyclopedia*, 27 Nov 2017, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bernat,_Martin_Saint_Helena_%26_Heraclius_taking_the_Holy_Cross_to_Jerusalem.jpg) by [**Miguel Ximenez**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bernat,_Martin_Saint_Helena_%26_Heraclius_taking_the_Holy_Cross_to_Jerusalem.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 27 November 2017. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.