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 (southern) end of the narthex or entrance portico of St Peter's Basilica,^[2] opposite the Vision of Constantine statue at the start of the Scala Regia.

Equestrian statue of Charlemagne
Artist	Agostino Cornacchini
Year	1725 (1725)
Type	Sculpture
Subject	Charlemagne
Location	St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City

See also

• Iconography of Charlemagne