The Christmas edition of Sculpture Saturday introduces the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius. It is made of bronze and stands 4.24 m (13.9 ft) tall. The statue was erected around 175 AD. The statue depicts Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius mounted with his right hand extended as if reviewing his troops.
The photo above is of a replica statue that was created in 1981 when the original was taken down for restoration. A laser beam was used to record the original’s measurements to ensure an accurate reproduction in bronze. This replica stands on Capitoline Hill in Rome, Italy.
The original work is displayed in the Capitoline Museums. It is one of only two surviving bronze statues of a pre-Christian Roman emperor.
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impressive sculpture – nice to see technology being used for something good!
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Technology is good – people not so much.
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I think they each have their highs and lows…
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Since people create and use technology, I don’t fault or credit technology for anything. It’s all on us.
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that’s true; tech is neutral…
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The great Emperor Philosopher probably died of the Plague. It is noteworthy that he was elevated to the status of a god by the Senate.
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Thanks for adding to the post. Aurelius’ equestrian statue survived whereas statues of other pagan emperors didn’t supposedly because it was misidentified as a statue of the Christian emperor Constantine.
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I understand that a horse statue with legs raised in the air indicates that the horse’s rider was killed in battle, and if one of the horse’s legs is raised, it indicates that the rider died from injuries sustained in battle. I know we don’t know what the great Marcus Aurelius died from, maybe that’s where that tradition begun?
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That is an interesting possibility. I know the fact that Marcus Aurelius’ statue has no armor or weapons is unusual.
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Now that IS an interesting observation. Since you said that the statue is from 175, I wonder if it was by his choice? He was a wise man by all accounts…
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According to Wikipedia he viewed himself as a peacemaker.
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And even Machiavelli viewed him as one of the Good Emperors! So glad I saw your post.
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Thanks for visiting and your very nice comment.
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You are very welcome.
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Such a great Sculpture 1981 . Wow!
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A very smart man.
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He was indeed. Thanks for dropping by GP.
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