and indigenous. Likewise, Momigliano finds Strasburger's argument well-developed, but entirely implausible; if the Romulus myths were an exercise in mockery, they were a signal failure. Depictions in art The episodes which make up the legend, most significantly that of the rape of the Sabine women, the tale of Tarpeia, and the death of Tatius have been a significant part of ancient Roman scholarship and the frequent subject of art, literature and philosophy since ancient times. Palazzo Magnani In the late 16th century, the wealthy Magnani family from Bologna commissioned a series of artworks based on the Roman foundation myth. The artists contributing works included a sculpture of Hercules with the infant twins by Gabriele Fiorini, featuring the patron's own face. The most important works were an elaborate series of frescoes collectively known as Histories of the Foundation of Rome by the Brothers Carracci: Ludovico, Annibale, and Agostino. The rape of the Sabine women Tarpeia Hersilia Death of Tatius The subject for the 1788 Prix de Rome was the death of Tatius (La mort de Tatius). Garnier won the contest. Death of Romulus See also Evander of Pallene Hersilia List of people who disappeared Proculus Julius Legendary progenitor Notes Citations Bibliography Cook, John Granger (2018), Empty Tomb, Apotheosis, Resurrection, p. 263. Hyden, Marc (2020), Romulus: The Legend of Rome's Founding Father, Pen and Sword History, ISBN 9781526783172. Ancient Sources Dionysius of Halicarnassus, Roman Antiquities i & ii. Livy, History of Rome i–v. Additional reading Carandini, Andrea (2011). Rome: Day One. Princeton, N.J: Princeton University Press. . Forsythe, Gary (2005). A Critical History of Early Rome: From Prehistory to the First Punic War. Berkeley: University of California Press. . 8th-century BC Romans 8th-century BC monarchs Kings of Rome Deified Roman people Founding monarchs Missing person cases in Italy People from Alba Longa People whose existence is disputed Romulus and Remus Fratricides Mythological city founders