Lupae Romulum et Remum Urbis conditores lactantis antiquum ac aeneum in Capitolio signum. ( The Capitoline Wolf ).

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• ARTIST: Nicolas Beatrize

• PUBLISHER: Published by Antonio Lafrery, Rome.

• MEDIUM: Engraving,

  DATE: 1552

• EDITION SIZE: Paper size 10 3/4 x 13 1/2" (27.3 x 34.3 cm)

• DESCRIPTION: This engraving, likely by Nicolas Beatrizet depicts the Capitoline Wolf, the iconic bronze sculpture associated with the founding legend of Rome. At the center is the she-wolf, shown nurturing the twins Romulus and Remus, who, according to Roman mythology, were abandoned and later raised by the animal. Issued by publisher Antonio Lafrery, the print reflects Renaissance interest in classical antiquity and the mythic origins of Roman civilization.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 12.5 x 15.5 inch archival mylar for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition. This impression is trimmed to the plate line at the left margin. There is a gentle paper crease in the lower right.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Historical , Other