The shepherd Faustulus bringing Romulus and Remus to his wiife

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Nicolas Mignard's work depicts a legendary episode from the origins of Rome: the moment when Faustulus, the shepherd who found the twins abandoned on the banks of the Tiber, leads them to his wife, Acca Larentia. After being saved by the female wolf, the two newborns are welcomed into the shepherd's modest but safe home, marking the beginning of their bond with the human world. Mignard interprets the scene with a profound narrative sense, placing centrality on the act of protection and care, in an intimate and familiar atmosphere that contrasts with the drama of the myth.

The refined and detailed painting style blends classical and baroque elements, typical of seventeenth-century France. The figures are harmoniously arranged, and the sweet and touching facial expressions convey a sense of wonder and welcome. The bodies of the two children, naked and fragile, stand out in contrast with the richly draped robes of Acca Larentia and Faustulus, accentuating the purity and innocence of the protagonists. The barely visible background allows the foreground characters to emerge, reinforcing the emotional dimension of the scene.

Mignard transforms this episode into a universal tale of humanity, affection, and destiny. The work is imbued with a profound sense of protection and foreboding: you can sense that these two seemingly weak children are destined for great deeds. Balancing narrative and symbolism, the painting becomes a celebration of Rome's legendary roots, seen through the artist's delicate and poetic gaze.

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Product Features

• Print on canvas

• Size: 60 x 60 cm

• Material: printed on very fine-grain canvas

• Frame: light brown beech wood and handmade wood pulp