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

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Marcus Aurelius' equestrian statue is the most famous and well-preserved example from antiquity. It served as the ultimate model for equestrian portraits and is considered a masterpiece of Roman sculpture. Charlemagne is also known to have admired this statue when he visited Rome.

Equestrian Statues Were Reminders of Rome's Glory