Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius

1548

Monogrammist CB after Nicolaus Beatrizet

Associated Names
Monogrammist CB

Artist, Italian

Nicolas Beatrizet

Artist After, French, 1515 - 1565 or after

This drawing depicts a statue of a horse-mounted figure. The equestrian statue is detailed and elevated on a pedestal with an inscription. The horse is in a dynamic pose with one leg raised, while the figure is dressed in classical attire. The pedestal is elaborate and features a Latin inscription. The artwork emphasizes precision and detail in the line work and depiction of the statue's features.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lois and Robert Erburu

  • Dimensions

    plate: 36.5 x 25.5 cm (14 3/8 x 10 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.119.1.j

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Huelsen 1921, no. 48, State BC

Associated Artworks

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Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae (Mirror of Roman Magnificence)

Antonio Lafreri, Various Artists, Nicolas Beatrizet, Giulio de Musi, Master FG, Léon Davent, Giulio Bonasone, Agostino dei Musi, Master of the Die

1549

This is a drawing of an architectural frontispiece with classical elements and symbols. The illustration features an ornate archway, two allegorical figures at the top, and a central cartouche with text mentioning a book on architecture by Antonio Labacco. The scene below shows a classical landscape with ruins, architectural elements, and Roman-looking structures in the distance. The drawing emphasizes the beauty and legacy of ancient Roman architecture, influenced by Renaissance engravings.

Libro Appartenente al Architettura [Title Page]

Italian 16th Century, Giovanni Boni

1549

Arch of Titus

Italian 16th Century

1540

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Weingarten Monastery, Swabia, 1632. (Susan Schulman Printseller, New York); purchased 2000 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1921

  • Huelsen, Christian. "Das Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae des Antonio Lafreri." Collectanea variae doctrinae Leoni Olschki. Munich: 1921.

1976

  • McGinniss, Lawrence R. and Herbert Mitchell. Catalogue of the Earl of Crawford's 'Speculum Magnificentiae Now in the Avery Achitectural Library. New York, 1976.

Wikidata ID

Q75431433

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