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Located in Münsterhof plaza, on Lake Zurich side of the western approach to Münsterbrücke across from Fraumünster stands this equestrian statue atop a most imposing pedestal. On the side of the pedestal is inscribed his name, jobs (commander and statesman) and year of his death (1489).
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Town:Zurich. Year of creation:1937. Rider (s):Hans Waldmann. Hans Waldmann was an ambitious military leader who achieved great fame when he and the Swiss Confederates decisively defeated Charles the Bold in the Burgundian Wars in 1476.
This is a list of notable equestrian statues by country. The sculptures are listed by the date of their inauguration, regardless whether they were later dismantled or torn down.
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Sep 16, 2019 · Equestrian statues were a sign of cultural status. They were expensive and complicated to design, necessitating an artist to tackle both the human form and the movement of a horse. The imposing statues also physically and symbolically elevated a recent ruler to an ancient paragon.
Feb 23, 2022 · The sculpture is a sarcastic poke at the famous equestrian statue of the King that sits in Wenceslas Square, and may even mock Vaclav Klaus, who was the Czech president from 2003 to 2013.
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Jun 3, 2018 · The tradition of making equestrian statues continued in Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire, though there was a significant decline during the Middle Ages. It is well-known that Medieval art focused primarily on religious themes. Nevertheless, some equestrian statues were produced.
