The Discovery of Romulus and Remus (recto); Three Ancient Soldiers (verso) 1690 - 1700

Paolo Pagani's "The Discovery of Romulus and Remus (recto); Three Ancient Soldiers (verso)" is a drawing executed in black chalk on paper, dating from 1690-1700. This artwork, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts the legendary discovery of the Roman twin founders, Romulus and Remus, nursed by a she-wolf. The drawing is a study for a larger composition and demonstrates Pagani's mastery of figure drawing and expressive gestures. The scene is rendered with a sense of dynamism and drama, highlighting the emotional impact of the discovery.