Equestrian statues were reminders of Rome's glory. Charlemagne returned to Rome after his coronation with an equestrian statue of Theodoric. Whose statue served as the ultimate model for such equestrian portraits?

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The equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius served as the ultimate model for such equestrian portraits, embodying the ideal of the wise and just ruler. This statue is one of the few surviving bronze statues from antiquity, and its preservation is often attributed to the mistaken belief that it depicted the Christian Emperor Constantine. Its iconic status influenced the design of later equestrian statues in Western art.

Equestrian Statues Were Reminders of Rome's Glory