Capitoline Wolf, Bronze statue at Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy
Description
The Capitoline Wolf is a bronze sculpture in the Capitoline Museums in Rome depicting an ancient female wolf. The animal's body clearly shows it is a recent mother who has nursed young.
History
A pope gifted the sculpture in the 15th century to the Capitoline Hill, where it was mounted on a palace roof. Later it was moved indoors to the museum, where it has remained since.
Culture
The wolf represents the mother who nursed two infants according to Rome's founding legend. The animal remains a core symbol of the city, appearing throughout public spaces and imagery even now.
Practical
The bronze work stands in a central hall of the museum where casting and surface details are easy to see. Visitors can view the sculpture from all angles, though they may need to wait during busy times.
Did you know?
Analysis of casting materials used inside reveals that some components came from the lower Danube valley, while others originated from Sardinia. These origin traces help researchers reconstruct ancient trade routes.
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