Equestrian statue of Charlemagne (Cornacchini)

Equestrian statue of Charlemagne

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),[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]

## See also[edit]

* Iconography of Charlemagne

## References[edit]

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.

## External links[edit]

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