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Statue of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Rome, Italy. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
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Statue of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Rome, Italy. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Statue of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Rome, Italy. The last of the so-called Five Good Emperors, Marcus Aurelius ruled from 161 until his death in 180. This bronze equaestrian statue of him was erected in 176, but its original site is not known. It stood in the Lateran Palace in the 8th century and was moved to its present location in the Piazza del Campidoglio on the Capitoline Hill in 1538. The statue that can be seen today is a replica erected in 1981, with the original being kept in the Palazzo Nuovo. It is one of the few surviving Roman bronze equestrian statues, many of which were melted down to make coins and because in medieval times they were thought to represent pagan idols. Marcus Aureliuss statue probably survived because it was erroneously thought to portray Constantine, the first Christian Emperor of Rome. Stereoscopic card details
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This print showcases the magnificent Statue of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius in Rome, Italy. Created by Underwood & Underwood, this image captures the essence of ancient Roman art and architecture. The statue itself is a representation of Marcus Aurelius, who was known as one of the Five Good Emperors. Ruling from 161 until his death in 180, he left a lasting impact on Roman history. Erected in 176, this bronze equestrian statue has had an intriguing journey throughout time. Originally situated at an unknown location, it found its place in the Lateran Palace during the 8th century before being moved to its current spot in Piazza del Campidoglio on Capitoline Hill in 1538. The replica seen today was erected in 1981 while the original is preserved within Palazzo Nuovo. Remarkably, this statue survived when many other Roman bronze equestrian statues were melted down or destroyed due to their association with pagan idols during medieval times. It owes its preservation to a mistaken belief that it depicted Constantine, Rome's first Christian Emperor. As we gaze upon this stunning photograph, we are transported back through time to witness both the grandeur of ancient Rome and the enduring legacy of Marcus Aurelius.
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