Equestrian statue of Henry IV

The equestrian statue of Henry IV is a bronze equestrian statue completed by Pietro Tacca. The statue, which now stands on the bridge Pont Neuf, was indirectly commissioned by Marie de Médicis for her husband, King Henry IV of France. The original commissioned artist, Giambologna, had died before its completion, making Pietro Tacca take over the commission. The statue itself was erected in 1614. It was then torn down in 1792 during the French Revolution, but was later rebuilt by 1818.