"Romulus and Remus" by Peter Paul Rubens is an extraordinary Baroque interpretation of the founding myth of Rome. The work depicts the twins, sons of Mars and Rhea Silvia, abandoned on the banks of the Tiber and saved by the she-wolf who suckles them. Rubens, a master of dynamism and expressive power, conveys through the movement of the bodies, the warm light, and the richness of color, an intense vitality that unites nature, myth, and humanity. Surrounding the main scene, shepherds and a lush landscape accentuate the contrast between the wildness of the natural world and the heroic destiny of the newborns, the future founders of Rome.
The work reflects Rubens's characteristic narrative power, capable of blending realism and idealization, sensuality and sacredness. With this composition, the artist celebrates not only the myth of origins, but also the vital and creative force that animates all his painting.
Sublime quality material
Printed on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm With frame: 30 x 40 cm Material: Printed on high-quality handmade Amalfi paper with fringed edges Frame: Light brown beech wood and handmade wood pulp
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
The work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, also on Amalfi paper, signed by the printmaker.
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