Capitoline Wolf

GALLERY

WATCH

Artist: Unknown

Date: 13th and late 15th century AD

Medium: Bronze

Current Location: Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy

Source: kbagdonov.wordpress.com/2009/05/27/roman-art-history-test/

Description: 

This statue depicts a she-wolf glaring ahead with two small boys feeding off of her. She looks very protective over these boys.             

Analysis Of Elements Of Art: 

- Texture is used in the upper part of the she-wolf's body by    making that part of the fur rough and bumpy, as well as    making rest of her fur smooth and sleek. Also, certain    parts of the two babies are rougher such as their hair.

- Their is only one color in this piece, but it is important that    it is recognized. It gives the she-wolf the intense finish that    she needs with this intense grey.

Analysis Of Principles Of Design

- Movement is shown in this work by the two babies in a   frozen jumping stance upward toward the wolf. This draws   the attention to the next part of the statue which is the she-  wolf.

- Unity is shown throughout this piece by how the babies are   reaching toward the she-wolf for food and protection which   she shows in her fierce glare. The babies add a sense of   wholeness by completing the piece with their innocence.

Interpretation

- The bumpy hills on the she-wolf's neck, and sharp teeth   show how fiercely she will protect the babies. The smooth   texture of some of her coat shows her more sensitive side   that she only shows to the babies because that is where it   is placed.

Judgement

- I think that this is a beautiful piece because it shows both   sides of the Romulus and Remus story. It shows the   innocence that they had in the beginning, but slowly lost as   their hunger to rule got the best of them.I have always been   involved and interested in Roman mythology, and I think   that this piece represents this story appropriately.