Equestrian statue of Louis XIV, Royal sculpture in Cour Napoleon, France
The lead statue depicts Louis XIV riding a rearing horse, positioned on a pedestal in front of the Louvre pyramid.
This replica reproduces the original statue commissioned from Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1684 for the gardens of Versailles Palace.
The statue exemplifies the French royal equestrian monument tradition, showing the monarch in a military command position.
The monument stands in the central courtyard of the Louvre, accessible from the Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre metro station.
The original marble sculpture was transformed into Marcus Curtius by François Girardon after King Louis XIV initially rejected it.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1687
Creator: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Subject: Louis XIV of France, horse
Made from material: lead
Creator: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Website: https://photos.app.goo.gl/UjCy7PmkqhHpkRzz7
GPS coordinates: 48.86107,2.33499
Latest update: October 30, 2025 08:39
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