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Relief of Marcus Aurelius on Horseback
This marble relief (176–180 AD) depicts Marcus Aurelius on horseback, extending mercy to kneeling barbarian prisoners, symbolizing imperial clemency. Likely related to the Marcomannic Wars, the scene evokes a triumphal adventus , with homage-paying figures and a battlefield backdrop. Inspired by the Column of Trajan, it is part of a series illustrating military and religious themes, underscoring Roman power and virtue.
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