Romulus Marking the Limits of RomeGiuseppe Cesari

Giuseppe Cesari’s fresco depicts Romulus, Rome’s mythic founder, marking the city’s boundaries, a key moment in its legendary establishment in 753 BCE. This work, located in the Hall of Horatii and Curiatii, reflects the foundational myth and connects to the rise of the Roman Republic in 509 BCE. Cesari, known for his frescoes, brings historical gravitas to the scene, demonstrating his mastery in decorative cycles.