Marcus Aurelius Statue Base by Michelangelo
At
the center of the beautifully patterned Piazza del Campidoglio stands
an equestrian statue of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the only bronze
statue from antiquity known to have survived virtually intact.
Michelangelo designed the base of the statue. The original statue has
been moved to the Capitoline Museum; the one in the piazza is an exact
copy.
 The equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius at Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome. The marble base was made by Michelangelo. |
As with the Marcus Aurelius statue, the next page
concerns a project that showcases Michelangelo's skill at working
seamlessly with an already existing structure, the Farnese Palace
Courtyard.
To learn more about Michelangelo, art history, and other famous artists, see:
