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Allegorical figure of the Roman Empire, Romulus and Remus
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Allegorical figure of the Roman Empire, Romulus and Remus
Allegorical figure of the Roman Empire, with the Capitoline Wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, and Saturn. Roma altrix Imperii. Qua nihil in terris complectitur altius aether. Fundata anno ante Christium DCCLIII victura cum saeculis. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697
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This allegorical figure depicts the Roman Empire personified as a woman, Roma, cradling the infants Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome, while the Capitoline Wolf, the symbol of Rome's early protection, looks on. The Jovian eagle, a symbol of Jupiter, the king of the gods, hovers above, signifying the divine origin and authority of the Roman Empire. The inscription "Roma altrix Imperii" translates to "Rome, the Nurturer of the Empire," emphasizing the maternal role of Rome in fostering and sustaining the Roman Empire. The image is taken from Abraham Bogaert's "De Roomsche Monarchy," or "The Roman Monarchy," published in Utrecht in 1697. This copperplate engraving, produced during the 17th century, reflects the classical influences and grandeur of the Roman Empire that continued to shape European culture and politics. The Roman Empire, which began in 27 BC and lasted until the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD, was marked by a series of powerful rulers, including Julius Caesar, Augustus, and the Flavian and Julian-Claudian dynasties. The Roman Empire's influence extended far beyond Italy, with its reach extending to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The Roman Empire's enduring legacy is evident in the numerous tokens of its power, such as coins and monuments, which continue to be discovered and studied by historians and archaeologists. This allegorical figure serves as a reminder of the Roman Empire's rich history and the enduring influence of its classical ideals.
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