Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Finding of Romulus and Remus
Carlo Maratta
A vibrant Baroque scene depicting the legendary discovery of the founders of Rome in a lush landscape.
The Shepherd Faustulus Bringing Romulus and Remus to His Wife
Nicolas Mignard
1654 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This dramatic 17th-century narrative painting depicts the discovery of Romulus and Remus with striking color and light.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
3 frame sizes
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A bold work with active energy in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Office
- Placement
- Strong as a centered anchor on a clear wall
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted in 1654 by Nicolas Mignard, this work captures the legendary moment the shepherd Faustulus brings the twin founders of Rome to his wife. The composition is defined by the rich primary colors of the figures' drapery and a masterful handling of light that emphasizes the emotional weight of the discovery against a quiet rural landscape.
More like this
Contains disturbing content
Figure Studies
The Rape of the Sabine Women
Nicolas Poussin
A cornerstone of French Classicism, this 1637 work by Nicolas Poussin captures a pivotal moment in Roman mythology with dramatic tension and architectural precision.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Telemachus and Eucharis
Raymond Monvoisin
An elegant Neoclassical narrative painting capturing a moment of quiet drama amidst a coastal landscape.
