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Two Famous Equestrian Statues
Here comes a big battle horse pounding the streets and throwing a mean look left and right. The Condottiere Gattamelatta in Padua by Donatello (public domain photo by Lamré) Horses are usually shown to be like their riders—playful if he … Continue reading
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