Equestrian statue of Charlemagne (Cornacchini)

The Equestrian statue of Charlemagne (1725), which portrays the Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne (742–814),[1][2] was commissioned by Pope Clement XI (1649–1721) and carved by the Italian artist Agostino Cornacchini (1686–1754). It stands to the left of the portico of St Peter's Basilica.

Equestrian statue of Charlemagne
ArtistAgostino Cornacchini
Year1725 (1725)
TypeSculpture
SubjectCharlemagne
LocationSt Peter's Basilica, Vatican City

References

  1. Stobaugh, James P. (2014). Studies in World History Volume 1 (Student): Creation Through the Age of Discovery (4004 BC to AD 1500). New Leaf Publishing Group. p. 235. ISBN 9781614583882. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
  2. "St. Peter's - Charlemagne Equestrian Statue". stpetersbasilica.info. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
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