1535
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Romulus and Remus Found by Faustulus (recto) is a 1535 by Girolamo Romanino, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a scene with two babies, Romulus and Remus, being found by a man, Faustulus. The babies are lying on the ground, and Faustulus is kneeling beside them, looking at them with a surprised expression. In the background, there is a landscape with trees and a building. The painting is done in a style that is typical of the Renaissance period, with attention to detail and realism. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and green dominating the palette. The overall mood of the painting is one of discovery and wonder. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Renaissance movement.
Girolamo Romani, known as Romanino (c. 1485 – c. 1566), was an Italian High Renaissance painter active in the Veneto and Lombardy, near Brescia. His long career brought forth several different styles.
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