Romulus and Remus Sheltered by Faustulus

Why it's great

A shepherd family takes in the twin babies who will one day found Rome, in a calm, sunlit scene full of warm colors. Pietro da Cortona painted it in 1643.

🏛️ Part of history

Founding of Rome & the Early Republic (753–264 BC) — A shepherd family takes in the twin babies who will one day found Rome, in a calm, sunlit scene full of warm colors.

Where to see it

📍 Location not recordedWe couldn't confirm where it hangs today. Museums sometimes move or lend paintings, so check the museum's website before you travel.

Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 1,020 × 966 px · 1.0 megapixels This is the largest scan on Wikimedia Commons, which is fairly small for a big print. The museum that owns it may offer a larger one. File page & license ↗

Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

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About the artist

Pietro da Cortona

1596–1669 · born in Cortona · died in Rome

Pietro da Cortona was an Italian painter and architect born in the town of Cortona in 1596. He lived in Rome and became one of the leading artists of the Baroque, painting giant ceilings such as the one at the Palazzo Barberini. He died in Rome in 1669.