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From Melissa Snell Equestrian Statue of GattamelataInspired by the Statue of Marcus Aurelius in Rome This photograph is by Lamré, who has kindly released it into the public domain. It is free for your use. ![]() Photo by Lamré, released into the Public Domain Equestrian Statue of Gattamelata The statue of Gattamelata (Erasmo of Narni) on horseback was executed c. 1447-50. Inspired by the Statue of Marcus Aurelius in Rome, or perhaps by the Greek horses on top of the Venetian Church of St Mark's, the equestrian figure would become the prototype for many subsequent heroic monuments. More Donatello ResourcesWho's Who Profile of DonatelloEncyclopedia Article about DonatelloDonatello in Print |
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