Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius
1548
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1548
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius is a 1548 ink by Monogrammist CB, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a man on horseback, dressed in ancient Roman armor and a flowing cloak. The horse stands tall on a pedestal with carved columns, and the rider holds the reins with one hand while resting the other on his hip. Below the horse, there’s a long line of Latin text carved into the base of the pedestal. The artist used fine lines and shading to give the scene depth, focusing on the horse’s muscles and the rider’s armor. The Latin text is likely the person’s title, but it’s hard to read without help. Check out how this was made using engraving.
