Finding of the She-Wolf Fresco
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Finding of the She-Wolf FrescoGiuseppe Cesari

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Giuseppe Cesari, known as Cavalier d’Arpino, painted this fresco in 1596. It depicts the legendary discovery of Romulus and Remus by the shepherd Faustulus. The she-wolf, symbolizing nature’s nurturing power, suckles the twins, central to Rome’s foundation myth. The pastoral backdrop evokes the countryside around ancient Rome, enhancing the scene’s mythical resonance.