After Antonio Pollaiuolo, Capitoline Wolf, Italy Bronze Rome Souvenir Grand Tour 19th Century

After Antonio Pollaiuolo (1429 - 1498) Palatine Wolf Bronze with medal patina Italian workshops of the 19th century H. A souvenir of the Grand Tour and the legend of the founding of Rome Flagship work of the Capitoline Museum in Rome following its donation by Sixtus IV, it evokes and symbolizes the city of Rome. The two twins, which some attribute to Pollaiolo, were added during the Renaissance, transforming the ancient Lateran symbol of justice into "Mater Romanorum". This work, which probably had no link, initially, with the legend of the origins of Rome, was most probably created during the 12th century Condition report Very good general condition, the carving is incisive, the patina is deep. This is a quality cast iron as also proven by the 4 cast iron elements on the reverse. Free delivery for France