Jacques François Joseph Saly, also known as Jacques Saly, French-born sculptor who worked in France, Italy and Malta. He is commonly associated with his time in Denmark he served as Director of the Royal Danish Academy of Art (1754–71). His most noteworthy work is the equestrian statue Frederik V on Horseback at Amalienborg.
Jens Juel, Portrait of Jacques Saly, oil on canvas, 1772
Le Faune au chevreau Musée Cognacq-Jay
Jacque Saly's monumental sculpture of Frederik V on Horseback at Amalienborg Castle in Copenhagen, Denmark.
J.M. Preisler's engraving of Saly's equestrian sculpture of Frederik V on horseback. 1768-69.
Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts has provided education in the arts for more than 250 years, playing its part in the development of the art of Denmark.
Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
Gustav III's Visit to the academy 1780 (Martin)
Model Class at the academy c. 1824 (Lorentzen)
Model Class at the academy 1826 (Bendz)