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The Capitoline Wolf (Italian: Lupa Capitolina) is a bronze sculpture depicting a scene from the legend of the founding of Rome. The sculpture shows a she-wolf suckling the mythical twin founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus.
The image of the she-wolf suckling the divinely fathered twins became an iconic representation of the city and its founding legend, making Romulus and Remus pre-eminent among the feral children of ancient mythography.
26 wrz 2024 · The Capitoline Wolf (Italian: Lupa Capitolina) is a bronze sculpture depicting a scene from the legend of the founding of Rome. The sculpture shows a she-wolf suckling the mythical twin founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus.
21 sty 2024 · The most famous depiction of the brothers can be found on the smallest of the seven Roman hills, in the former center of power of Ancient Rome, the Capitol. The whole world knows her. But...
17 sie 2018 · The Capitoline Wolf or the Capitoline She-Wolf sculpture is supposedly from Ancient Rome, but recent repairs reveal that it might be more modern.
In the heart of Rome's legend, amidst ancient stones and whispered secrets, stands the Capitoline Wolf—a symbol of resilience and maternal grace, shaping Rome's enduring legacy.
The Capitoline Wolf is a bronze sculpture depicting a she-wolf nursing the twin founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus. This iconic image symbolizes Rome's origins and reflects the Etruscan influence on Roman culture, particularly in its artistic styles and themes.
