Artwork
Capitoline Wolf with Romulus and Remus
Capitoline Wolf with Romulus and Remus is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Italian 16th Century. It dates from 1552 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Capitoline Wolf with Romulus and Remus is an engraved print depicting a wolf nursing two infants.
Subject & Meaning
The image illustrates the legend of Rome's founding, showing a wolf suckling Romulus and Remus, the city's mythical founders. The contrast between the wolf's ferocity and the babies' calmness is striking.
Technique & Style
Created using the engraving technique, the print features bold black lines on a light background, conveying a sense of drama and intensity.
Artist & collection
Artist
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
![The Dioscuri [Frontal View], by Italian 16th Century](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/italian-16th-century--the-dioscuri-frontal-view--240168a96b76ef0b-w320.webp)
![The Dioscuri [Dorsal View], by Italian 16th Century](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/italian-16th-century--the-dioscuri-dorsal-view--85eaf25b17a4dcfe-w320.webp)
