Artwork
Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius is a print by the Renaissance artist Nicolas Beatrizet. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This print, created around 1520 by Nicolas Beatrizet, is an equestrian portrait of Marcus Aurelius. It depicts the Roman emperor on horseback, rendered in a style characteristic of the Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Marcus Aurelius mounted on a horse standing on a pedestal adorned with carved columns and Latin text. The rider's calm demeanor and the pedestal's ornamentation convey a sense of power and tradition.
Technique & Style
The work blends ancient styles with the new techniques of Renaissance printmaking, exemplifying the period's artistic innovations.
History & Provenance
The print exists in a second state, prior to the addition of an inscription referencing 'Petri de nobilibus Formis.'
Artist & collection
![Castello S. Angelo di Roma [Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome], by Nicolas Beatrizet](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/nicolas-beatrizet--castello-s-angelo-di-roma-castel-sant-angelo-in-rome--6c77d3bfe127c436-w320.webp)
![Pantheum Romanum [The Roman Pantheon], by Nicolas Beatrizet](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/nicolas-beatrizet--pantheum-romanum-the-roman-pantheon--8069db7dd8e6f190-w320.webp)
