The Caval 'd Brons, one of the most significant sculptures in Turin, Italy, dominates Piazza San Carlo. This equestrian statue was commissioned by King Charles Albert of Savoy in 1838 to honor Duke Emmanuel Philibert, a celebrated military hero from the Savoy dynasty. The armored Duke, astride a dynamic horse with a feathered helmet and sheathed sword, symbolizes his military feats. The statue's base contains two bronze bas-reliefs. The first depicts the Battle of St. Quentin and the second the Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis. An inscription celebrates the return of Emmanuel Philibert to Savoy.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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