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The statuette consists of three parts: the horse, the rider's body with the saddle, and the rider's head. It has a total height of 24 cm. The rider is depicted with a moustache, an open crown on his head, a sword in his right hand (lost), an imperial orb in his left hand, and a riding cloak fastened with a fibula.
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. [citation needed]
Equestrian statue of Charlemagne by Agostino Cornacchini (1725), St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Italy. Agostino Cornacchini (27 August 1686 – 1754) was an Italian sculptor and painter of the Rococo period, active mainly in Rome. He was born in Pescia and died in Rome. In 1712, Cornacchini established himself in the household of his uncle ...
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Credit line: Gift; Government of France; 1880. Notes: Photographer unknown but probably Charles Marville. Undated, dates assigned from time of Haussman's renovation of Paris.
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Charlemagne is represented wearing a chlamys and tunic, with a short sword on his side, and extending his arm in a gesture of friendship and protection towards France. [ 4 ] On the pedestal stand depictions of his father Pepin the Short , mother Bertrada of Laon , grandfather Charles Martel , great-grandfather Pepin of Herstal , great-great ...