Equestrian statue of Charles II, Windsor Castle

Rustat's fortune was partially derived from the transatlantic slave trade, having been an investor in the Royal African Company.

[2] The rear left hoof of the horse is inscribed 'Josias Ibach Stada Bramesis 1679 FUDIT'.

The Royal Collection Trust listing for the statue describes the design as "very innovative" in its depiction of Charles as a Roman emperor with its absence of traditional symbols of the British monarchy such as the Order of the Garter.

[2] Charles is depicted wearing a suit of armour in a classically Roman style, without spurs and stirrups for his horse.

[2] The statue started a subsequent trend for British monarchs to be portrayed in a Roman style.