This drawing, by the Italian artist Felice Giani (c. 1758–1823), was inspired by ancient Roman myths and legends about Numa Pompilius. According to Rome’s origin tales and tradition, the city’s founder, Romulus (reign traditionally dated to 753-717 BCE), obscurely disappeared, died, or transcended to the heavens following his founding of Rome. After about a year … Continue reading Roman Ambassador Asks The Sabine Numa Pompilius to Reign over Rome, By Felice Giani (c. 1758–1823)