Nicolas Beatrizet
Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius
1548
Physical Qualities
Engraving, Sheet: 361 × 247 mm. (14 3/16 × 9 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1946.112.10801
This print is a faithful rendering of an ancient statue created in honor of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who ruled Rome from 161–180 c.e. The Emperor and his steed are seen in profile, a composition that presents the most revealing and recognizable view of the bronze sculpture. Nicolas Beatrizet’s approach to his subject is nearly archaeological: he shows us the base on which the sculpture rests, including its Latin inscriptions, and even tells us— in a separate caption at the bottom of the print—that it is located in the area of the Capitoline in Rome.
Elizabeth Rodini et al., BMA, "Printed Sculpture/Sculpted Prints," 14 November 2007 - 23 March 2008.
BMA Today, Fall 2007, p.12.
Inscribed: lower left in plate: "NB.F"; lower center in plate: "M. AVRELII. ANTONINI. PII. EQVESTRIS. / STATVA. AENEA. IN. AREA. CAPITOLINA / ANTONII / LAFRERII. SEQVANI. FORMIS. OO DXLVIII.R."
Markings: CM: Claghorn WM: Scissors in circle
