# Equestrian statue

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## Artwork

- Artist: [PRE-ROMANESQUE SCULPTOR, German](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/pre-romanesque-sculptor-german-r2e6eafd0dbc257>)
- Date: 0851-0900
- Technique: Bronze, formerly gilded, height 25 cm

## Commentary

The composition is modelled on classical equestrian bronze sculptures. The horseman corresponds to descriptions of Charlemagne by his contemporaries, but also recalls portraits of Charles the Bald.

## Related artworks

- [Charlemagne Coin](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/pre-romanesque-sculptor-german-r2e6eafd0dbc257/charlemagne-coin-r7fa8a319231a39>)
- [Door \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/pre-romanesque-sculptor-german-r2e6eafd0dbc257/door-detail-ra7f5447206e348>)
- [Door-handle](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/pre-romanesque-sculptor-german-r2e6eafd0dbc257/door-handle-r81f10f1b850a45>)
- [Picture stone](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/pre-romanesque-sculptor-german-r2e6eafd0dbc257/picture-stone-r78ce7a535a5951>)
- [Three scribes at work](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/pre-romanesque-sculptor-german-r2e6eafd0dbc257/three-scribes-at-work-r3b5849be4edabc>)

## Attribution

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