Romulus en Remus gevonden door Faustulus en Louva 1660 - 16890

This etching by Marcantonio Bellavia, titled "Romulus en Remus gevonden door Faustulus en Louva", depicts the discovery of the twins Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, by the shepherd Faustulus and his wife, Louva. Created between 1660 and 1689, the work is a dramatic representation of this iconic moment in Roman mythology, with a focus on the contrast between the earthly shepherd and the celestial angel, symbolizing divine intervention in the twins' fate. The scene is set in a lush forest, with detailed foliage and a flowing river, while the figures are rendered with precise detail, further enhancing the narrative impact of this compelling scene.