The Vinci Horse

Dedication: Nov. 17, 2001

An eight-foot bronze version of the sculpture stands in Leonardo’s birthplace, Vinci, Italy. Made possible with gifts from several benefactors, including Peter F. Secchia, the former United States Ambassador to Italy, and his wife, Joan, The Vinci horse inspired an sister city relationship between Vinci, Italy, and Allentown, Pa. A plaza in Vinci, Italy, also was named in the memory of Charles C. Dent.