FIRST free-standing equestrian monument in Germany - Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
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The Magdeburg Rider is the first free-standing equestrian monument in Germany.
Waymark Code: WM1619E
Location: Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
Date Posted: 04/12/2022
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[DE] Der Magdeburger Reiter ist das erste freistehende Reiterdenkmal Deutschlands.
"Magdeburger Reiter
Erstes freistehendes Reiterdenkmal Deutschlands, Rechts- und Hoheitssymbol, vermutlich Otto I. darstellend (912 - 973). Um 1240 entstanden, seit 1651 barocker Baldachin, Sandsteinoriginal im Museum, 1966 Bronzekopie.
Landeshauptstadt Magdeburg"
Quelle: Glastafel an Skultpur
"Bereits um 1240 geschaffen, stellt der Magdeburger Reiter vermutlich Kaiser Otto I. dar. Die beiden allegorischen Begleitfiguren zu seiner Seite sind zwei Mägde. Die eine der beiden hält ein Schild mit dem Reichsadler, die andere fasst eine Fahnenlanze, zwei Hoheitssymbole des Kaisers."
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[EN] The Magdeburg Rider is the first free-standing equestrian monument in Germany.
"Magdeburg Horseman
First free-standing equestrian monument in Germany, symbol of law and sovereignty, probably representing Otto I (912 - 973). Created around 1240, since 1651 baroque canopy, sandstone original in the museum, 1966 bronze copy.
State capital Magdeburg"
Source: glass plate on sculpture
"Created as early as around 1240, the Magdeburg Horseman presumably represents Emperor Otto I. The two allegorical accompanying figures at his side are two maidens. One of them holds a shield with the imperial eagle, the other grasps a flag lance, two symbols of the emperor's sovereignty."
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