The Art Of Rome Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelis
This bronze portrait statue survived it's time, fortunately due to the Medievil Christians who melted down the bronze statues from Caeser's reign. The statue shows him excersing his office as head commander of legions.

Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelis

Who- Roman Artist
What- Bronze
When- 165 A.D.
Where-Capitoline Hill Rome
Why- Only sculpture of type left, all others melted down by medival christians to make weapons
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