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Figure Studies
The Shepherd Faustulus Bringing Romulus and Remus to His Wife
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This dramatic 17th-century narrative painting depicts the discovery of Romulus and Remus with striking color and light.
The Finding of Romulus and Remus
Carlo Maratta
1686 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A vibrant Baroque scene depicting the legendary discovery of the founders of Rome in a lush landscape.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1686 by Carlo Maratta, this masterful Baroque work depicts the discovery of Romulus and Remus. The composition is filled with rich, luminous colors and dynamic figures—including a river god and the protective she-wolf—all set against a sweeping pastoral backdrop that exemplifies late 17th-century Italian classicism.
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