I could not decide which view of this scene I liked better, so I decided not to decide.
The statue is of Victor Emmanuel II, who was King of Italy from 1861 to 1878.
Equestrian Statue at Altare della Patria – Rome, Itlay 1 Equestrian Statue at Altare della Patria – Rome, Itlay 2
Now, one thing I can tell you that I know you will find fascinating is that the horse he is riding has perhaps the most intricately carved scrotum you will ever see.