The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius is an ancient Roman statue in the Capitoline Hill, Rome, Italy.It is made of bronze and stands 4.24 m (13.9 ft) tall. Although the emperor is mounted, it exhibits many similarities to standing statues of Augustus.
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.
An equestrian statue is a sculpture of a horse mounted by a rider. Such statues were often monumental works carved out of stone, or casted in metal. Apart from being works of art, such statues may also be regarded as propaganda tools of the ruling regime, as they often depicted rulers
Digital Imaging Project: Art historical images of architecture and sculpture from Prehistoric to Post-modern art. Scanned from slides taken on site by Mary Ann Sullivan, Bluffton University. Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius in the Capitoline Museum, Rome
Works in the tradition of the equestrian portrait, in which the sitter is depicted on horseback. The mounted figure has been used to convey a sense of authority and monumentality since antiquity, the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius in Rome a prime example.
SCULPTURE: EQUESTRIAN STATUE OF MARCUS AURELIUS 161 – 180 A.D. Bronze statue – over life-size. Mounted emperor shown as all-conquering and victorious king. Without weapons or armor – symbol of peace rather than military hero – that's how he saw himself.
A comparison between the sculpture and that of Marcus Aurelius shows how closely Donatello looked at Classical art and its themes. In this depiction of Marcus Aurelius, the emperor dwarfs his horse, dominating it by size.
Almost the only sole surviving Roman equestrian bronze, the equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius in Rome, owes its preservation on the Campidoglio, to the popular mis-identification of Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-emperor, with Constantine the Great, the Christian emperor.
Marcus Aurelius Monument, 1st century AD, Rome, (from Piazza di Campidoglio), bronze – marcus aurelius was an emperor – overall theme is power- as with donatellos gattamelata
The statue, as were all bronze statues of this time, was made using the lost wax method. The statue sits on a pedestal, and both the condottiero and his horse are portrayed in life size. Instead of portraying the soldier as larger-than-life, as in the classical equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius …
The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius is an ancient Roman statue in the Campidoglio, Rome, Italy.It is made of bronze and stands 4.24 m tall. Although the emperor is mounted, it exhibits many similarities to standing statues of Augustus.
Marcus Aurelius Monument, 1st century AD, Rome, (from Piazza di Campidoglio), bronze – marcus aurelius was an emperor – overall theme is power- as with donatellos gattamelata
The original Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius is an ancient Roman statue in the Campidoglio, Rome, Italy. It is made of bronze and stands 3.5 m tall. Equestrian status of Marcus Aurelius Rome, Italy
The statue, as were all bronze statues of this time, was made using the lost wax method. The statue sits on a pedestal, and both the condottiero and his horse are portrayed in life size. Instead of portraying the soldier as larger-than-life, as in the classical equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius …
The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius, 176. This is the only fully preserved Roman imperial example of an equestrian statue. Literary references make it clear that this formula for representing emperors and great generals was widely popular throughout the Roman world.
Cave Painting Art Test #1. … Egyptian Art Characteristics- 67ft tall seated statues, on a throne … Equestrian Monument of Marcus Aurelius.
A comparison between the sculpture and that of Marcus Aurelius' equestrian statue shows how closely Donatello looked to classical art and its themes. In this depiction of Marcus Aurelius, the emperor dwarfs his horse, dominating it by size.
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Equestrian Statue of Colleoni 1481-1495 Gilded bronze, height 395 cm (without base) Campo di Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice: In 1479 the Venetian authorities had decided to erect a monument to the mercenary Bartolomeo Colleoni of Bergamo who had died in 1475, leaving funds for an equestrian in his honour.
The 3.52 m high gilded-bronze equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius is one of the most imposing bronze statues surviving from antiquity. It was probably erected between 176-180 CE at an unknown location in Rome.
An equestrian statue is a sculpture of a horse mounted by a rider. Such statues were often monumental works carved out of stone, or casted in metal. Apart from being works of art, such statues may also be regarded as propaganda tools of the ruling regime, as they often depicted rulers
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.
This type of statue was an important imperial portrait–a way of signifying heroism and authority. It was influential on later artists, including the first in a long line– Donatello ( Gattemelata ) and Verrocchio ( Equestrian Monument of Bartolommeo Colleoni ) .
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 statue was formerly clad in gold. An old local myth says that the statue will turn gold again on the Judgement Day. [5] [6] Allegedly the Equestrian Statue of Monument to Prince Józef Poniatowski in Warsaw, from 1829, was based on this statue. This article was sourced from Creative Commons …
A comparison between the sculpture and that of Marcus Aurelius' equestrian statue shows how closely Donatello looked to classical art and its themes. In this depiction of Marcus Aurelius, the emperor dwarfs his horse, dominating it by size. However, the emperor also has a facial expression of dominance and determination.
The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius is an ancient Roman statue in the Campidoglio, Rome, Italy. It is made of bronze and stands 3.5 m tall. Although the emperor is mounted, it exhibits many similarities to standing statues of Augustus.
Almost the only sole surviving Roman equestrian bronze, the equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius in Rome, owes its preservation on the Campidoglio, to the popular mis-identification of Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-emperor, with Constantine the Great, the Christian emperor.
This plaster cast of a horse head originates from the original Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius, housed at the Capitoline Museums, Rome (Inv.MC3247). A replica stands in the open air of the piazza del Campidoglio. The sculpture is made of two parts, the horse and the rider. The emperor's horse …
Almost the only sole surviving Roman equestrian bronze, of Marcus Aurelius, owes its preservation on the Campidoglio, Rome, to the popular mis-identification of Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-emperor, with Constantine the Great, the Christian emperor. A fragment of an equestrian portrait sculpture of Augustus has also survived.
Material: The material of the statue is then decided by the client. The sculptor may also use a small clay model to better portray his conception of the design. The clay model can be modified to fine tune the client’s wishes.
Mini-Sculpture: Finally, the bronze sculpture artist may finalize the miniature model of the final design in order to give the client a preview into how the final product will look. This model is made using the material decided, and it can be used by the client for marketing purposes so that he can raise funds for the sculpture.
Creating the Backbone: The backbone of the bronze statue, also called the armature consists of a steel frame with foam added to it in order to resemble the rough outline of the final product. This is then sealed with a latex coat to secure it.
The Sculpting: The main work starts only now. Many pounds of hot clay are used and applied by hand to “block in” the design for the first time. The bronze sculpture artist then invests a lot of time adding more clay, removing some clay and molding the clay until the final product finally resembles the required design. Tiny details are added on to give more preciseness to the bronze statue and make it more real.
Remove dust with a damp cloth.
Do not use metal objects or wire brushes to clean the sculpture.
Do not apply abrasives or cleansers that will possibly scratch the finish.
ZUD – Non- Abrasive Cleaner. Use to remove stubborn stains. Zud cleans all metal surfaces including bronze. Zud can be used in powder or liquid form.
Lemon Oil – Apply a small amount of oil with a paintbrush or soft cloth. Cover the entire figure with oil. Wipe the surface gently with a soft cloth to take off the excess oil.
Paste Wax- A very thin, even coat of wax should be applied with a soft cloth. Allow the wax to sit and dry before polishing. Wax should be applied after bronze has been cleaned and dried. Do not apply if using lemon oil.
Do Nothing: Many bronze owners prefer to sit back and enjoy the natural reaction and aging process of their sculpture.
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Ancient Sculpture Gallery is proud to present you with lost wax bronze reproductions of statues and busts from the Egyptian, Greek, Hellenistic, Roman, Asian Oriental, and Western civilizations. “Lost Wax” bronze (or hot-cast bronze) is actually 100% pure Bronze – essentially copper and tin. The making of a “lost wax” bronze is a complex and time consuming process, and specific technical expertise is needed to accomplish the task of making a bronze. The most known and used process for making “lost wax” involves pouring of molten bronze. This is the same method used by the ancient civilizations to create bronze sculptures. Our lost wax bronze sculptures are produced in this same technique.