The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius (Italian: statua equestre di Marco Aurelio; Latin: Equus Marci Aurelii) is an ancient Roman equestrian statue on the Capitoline Hill, Rome, Italy. It is made of bronze and stands 4.24 m (13.9 ft) tall.

Some art historians reconstruct a now-missing barbarian on the right side of the horse, as seen in a surviving panel relief sculpture that originally belonged to a now-lost triumphal arch dedicated to Marcus Aurelius.

The only remaining equestrian statue from the Roman Empire is the well-known statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (AD 121–180). It is not only the oldest equestrian statue in existence, but it has apparently such an aura that it has served for many centuries, and still does today, as an inspiring example of what an equestrian statue should look ...

Jan 11, 2024 · The approximately 3.5 meter high statue depicts the emperor sitting on a mighty horse and symbolizes military bravery and imperial power. Admire the exquisite craftsmanship that goes into every inch of this equestrian wonder.

The new grand glass hall built inside what was called the "Giardino Romano" in Palazzo dei Conservatori today contains the equestrian statue of Marc Aurelius together with some of the major Capitoline bronzes, the Hercules in gilded bronze from the Foro Boario and the remains of the bronze colossus of Constantine.

Oct 16, 2024 · Discover everything you need to know about the iconic statue of Marcus Aurelius on horseback at the summit of the Capitoline Hill in Rome

Rome is home to the most famous equestrian statue in the world, that of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (r. 161-80). For more than three centuries the statue graced the centre of Piazza del Campidoglio.

Aug 21, 2022 · The equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius is an enduring monument, one that links the city’s many phases, ancient and modern. It has borne witness to the city’s imperial glory, post-imperial decline, its Renaissance resurgence, and even …

The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius is an ancient Roman bronze statue of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (reign: 161-180 AD), dating back to the 2nd century AD. It is located in the Capitoline Museums in Rome, Italy, and is considered one of the most important surviving examples of Roman equestrian sculpture.

The statue is made of two separate pieces, the emperor and the horse. It is the only equestrian statue to survive antiquity until the present time. Its preservation is attributed to a mistaken identification of the Emperor as Constantine, who legalized Christianity in the Roman Emperor and thus was looked upon kindly by the early Church ...