In Lupa Capitolina, Jan Böhmer reinterprets the myth of the mother-wolf who nursed Romulus
and Remus, merging ancient legend with a contemporary vision of femininity and power. The
central figure dominates the canvas with a commanding presence, embodying both divinity and
desire.
Unlike many of Böhmer’s previous works, where figures dissolve into layered backgrounds, here
the goddess stands boldly in the foreground, asserting her form and authority. The wolf deity
becomes an archetype of womanhood, nurturing yet untamed, sensual yet sacred.
Böhmer’s fascination with mythology and Italian culture converges in this piece. Through the
refined palette and the combination of oil and acrylic elements, he evokes both the grandeur of
classical imagery and the elegance of modern couture. Lupa Capitolina celebrates the eternal
allure of the feminine divine, framed within the artist’s unmistakable visual language that bridges
irony, beauty, and myth.