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Romulus and Remus being suckled by Lupa
Detail from a page of text, showing a marginal drawing of Romulus and Remus being suckled by the she wolf Lupa.
1543
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Media ID 7179989
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1540s 1543 Babies Breast Condita Feeding Founder Founders Founding Hand Writing Infants Latin Legend Legends Livius Livy Lupa Marginal Marginalia Mythological Mythology Myths Printing Remus Romulus Suckled Suckling Titus Twin Twins Urbe Wolf Wolves Breast Feeding Myth
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.2cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This detail from a 1543 printed page showcases the legendary tale of Romulus and Remus being suckled by the she-wolf Lupa. The scene is derived from Roman mythology, which recounts the story of the twin infants, who were abandoned at birth and left to perish on the banks of the Tiber River. However, they were miraculously discovered and nursed by the she-wolf Lupa, ensuring their survival and eventual founding of the city of Rome. The image is a marginal drawing, a common feature in books of the 1540s, which often contained intricate illustrations in the margins. This particular drawing, with its delicate lines and fine detail, is a testament to the skill of the engraver or woodcutter who created it. The ink and hand-written text surrounding the image is in Latin, further emphasizing its classical roots. The story of Romulus and Remus is a foundational myth of ancient Rome, and was recorded by the Roman historian Livy in his "Ab Urbe Condita" or "The History of Rome from its Founding." This image serves as a visual representation of the text, and adds depth and intrigue to the historical narrative. The image of the she-wolf nursing the twin infants is a powerful symbol of nurture, survival, and the founding of Rome. It is a testament to the enduring power of mythology, and the ability of stories to capture the imagination and inspire generations.
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