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The She-Wolf Suckling Romulus and Remus, late 15th-early 16th century, bronze, National Gallery of Art, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.8.
In addition to symbolizing the mythological founding of Rome, The She-Wolf is an embodiment of the Great Mother, an ancient, universal symbol, which, according to Jung, retained archetypal significance in modern times.
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