View of Rome

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View of Rome

An imaginary view of Rome in a marginal drawing. In front of the city stand two men, one of whom is wearing armour. There are birds flying over their heads. This seems to refer to the method by which Romulus and Remus decided who should rule the city that they founded.
1543

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This 1543 print, titled 'View of Rome,' presents an imaginary scene of the ancient city with a mythological twist. In the foreground, two men, one clad in armor, stand before the city's majestic walls. This representation alludes to the legendary tale of Romulus and Remus, the twin brothers who founded Rome. According to Roman mythology, these brothers, having been raised by a she-wolf, were later faced with a challenge to determine the rightful ruler of the city they had founded. The method they used to decide their dispute is depicted in this print, with birds flying overhead. The tale goes that the gods Jupiter and Juno sent ravens to settle the dispute. The brother whose name the bird chose would become the ruler of Rome. The armored man in the print likely represents Romulus, as he was the one who won the right to rule by having the raven alight on his head. This intriguing image, created in the 1540s, is a beautiful example of the classical, marginal drawing style. It is reminiscent of the works of Livius Andronicus and Livy, two prominent Latin authors from ancient Rome. The print's intricate details and rich historical significance make it a valuable addition to any collection of Italian art or mythology.

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