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Equestrian statue of Louis XIV transformed into Marcus Curtius
Gian Lorenzo Bernini, François Girardon1671 - 1671
Palace of Versailles
Versailles, France
Louis XIV rides up the mountain of virtue on a rearing horse, recalling the figure of Hercules. Louis XIV disliked the sculpture and had transferred to the parterres of the Orangerie. It was then modified by François Girardon to represent the legendary Roman hero Marcus Curtius.
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- Title: Equestrian statue of Louis XIV transformed into Marcus Curtius
- Creator Lifespan: 17th century - 17th century
- Creator Nationality: French and Italian
- Creator Gender: Male
- Creator Death Place: France and Italy
- Creator Birth Place: France and Italy
- Date: 1671 - 1671
- Provenance: © RMN-Grand Palais (Château de Versailles) / Gérard Blot
- Type: Sculpture
- External Link: http://collections.chateauversailles.fr/#3a7324d1-3547-4e12-bf5b-fc7469455d53
- Titre: Statue équestre de Louis XIV transformé en Marcus Curtius
- Sculptors: François Girardon and Bernini said Le Bernin
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