Equestrian statue of Charles II, Bronze sculpture in Upper Ward of Windsor Castle, England
The equestrian statue presents Charles II in Roman-style armor without spurs or stirrups, wearing a laurel wreath atop his head at Windsor Castle.
Created by Grinling Gibbons in 1679, the statue commemorates Charles II's fiftieth birthday and marks twenty years since the restoration of the British monarchy.
The sculpture established new artistic standards in British royal monuments, drawing inspiration from the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius in Rome.
Visitors can observe the statue beneath the Round Tower while exploring the Upper Ward section of Windsor Castle during regular opening hours.
The bronze figure bears an inscription on the rear left hoof of the horse reading 'Josias Ibach Stada Bramesis 1679 FUDIT'.
Location: Windsor and Maidenhead
Inception: 1678
Creator: Grinling Gibbons
GPS coordinates: 51.48387,-0.60379
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:01
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