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.

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 its quotidian experience in the twenty-first century.

There is no mention of the equestrian statue dedicated to the Emperor Marcus Aurelius in ancient literary sources, but it was in all likelihood erected in 176 AD, along with numerous other honors on the occasion of his triumph over the Germanic tribes, or in 180 AD soon after his death.

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 ...

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.

Jan 11, 2024 · Exploring the majestic equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius: a remarkable 3.5 meter high work of art that is a must-see in the Capitoline Museum of Rome.

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 …

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

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.

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.