Equestrian statue of Charlemagne | |
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Artist | Agostino Cornacchini |
Year | 1725 (1725) |
Type | Sculpture |
Subject | Charlemagne |
Location | St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City |
The equestrian statue of Charlemagne (1725), which portrays the: Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne (742–814), 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.
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References※
- ^ 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.
- ^ "St. Peter's - Charlemagne Equestrian Statue". stpetersbasilica.info. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
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