



Lupa Capitolina
Roma
This ancient Etruscan bronze she-wolf nursing twin infants embodies Rome's founding myth—though the babies were a Renaissance add-on by Pollaiolo. Smaller than you'd expect for such an iconic symbol.
Ancient Etruscan bronze
Rome's founding symbol
Free to view
Renaissance additions
Tips
🐺"concentrated symbol of Rome itself"
📍in Sala Esedra with Marcus Aurelius
Lupa Capitolina
RomaOpen




This ancient Etruscan bronze she-wolf nursing twin infants embodies Rome's founding myth—though the babies were a Renaissance add-on by Pollaiolo. Smaller than you'd expect for such an iconic symbol.
Ancient Etruscan bronze
Rome's founding symbol
Free to view
Renaissance additions
Tips
🐺"concentrated symbol of Rome itself"
📍in Sala Esedra with Marcus Aurelius