Romulus bouwt een stad en noemt haar Rome 1572 - 1573

This etching, "Romulus bouwt een stad en noemt haar Rome," by Giovanni Battista Fontana, depicts the founding of Rome as described in Roman legend. Created in 1572-1573, the scene shows the mythical Romulus overseeing the construction of the city walls while pointing towards the burgeoning settlement. The detail in the figures and the background landscape is characteristic of Fontana's work, a testament to his skill as an engraver. The etching is currently part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, offering a glimpse into the artistic interpretations of historical events during the Renaissance.