(*) Verocchio was commissioned to produce one that depicts Bartolomeo Colleoni after its subject left his will to the Republic of Venice.
Examples of them include Cornacchini's depiction of Charlemagne in the narthex of St. Peter's, and Giambologna's treatment of Cosimo de Medici that is in the Piazza della Signoria. One of the best known of these items is named for the subject's nickname of "honeyed cat" and resides in the main square of Padua. (*) Verocchio was commissioned to produce one that depicts Bartolomeo Colleoni after its subject left his will to the Republic of Venice. The oldest surviving one is made of bronze and depicts a "good emperor" holding out his hand. During the Renaissance, these artworks were typically modeled on the ancient one of Marcus Aurelius. The Gattamelata is one of these by Donatello. For 10 points, name this type of sculpture, which depicts a man on horseback.
Examples of them include Cornacchini's depiction of Charlemagne in the narthex of St. Peter's, and Giambologna's treatment of Cosimo de Medici that is in the Piazza della Signoria.
equestrian statues [accept statues of men on horseback before the word "horse" is mentioned, prompt on "statues" or "sculptures."]