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The House of Vetti is located in region VI, near the Vesuvian Gate, bordered by the Vicolo di Mercurio and the Vicolo dei Vettii. The house is one of the largest domus in Pompeii, spanning the entire southern section of block 15. [3] The plan is fashioned in a typical Roman domus with the exception of a tablinum, which is not included.
English: Fresco depicting the metamorphosis of Cyparissus, from the House of the Vettii in Pompeii (VI 15, 1). Here, the youth Cyparissus, beloved of Apollo - who is gazing at him lovingly at the top - is sitting on a rock next to his favorite companion, a tamed stag.
The work of art itself is in the public domain for the following reason: Public domain Public domain false false The author died in 1927, so this work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 95 years or fewer .
The inspiration comes from frescoes unearthed inside the archaeological site that show winged cupids dyeing cloth, gathering grapes for wine and making perfumes. “It is very close to the actual ...
A view from inside the House of Vettii in Pompeii, Italy, looking out at the garden. ... The elaborate mosaic found inside the ancient Roman house in Rome, Italy. Beyond the center of the empire, ...
Fresco Depicting Mars and Venus, from the House of Mars and Venus in Pompeii. Venus was the divine protector of Pompeii, and featured in many frescoes around the city. [15] The goddess of love, sex, and fertility, Venus was closely associated with eroticism and prostitution in ancient Rome. [16]
Buried and unseen for nearly 2,000 years, a series of striking paintings showing Helen of Troy and other Greek heroes has been uncovered in the ruined Roman town of Pompeii.
The work of art itself is in the public domain for the following reason: Public domain Public domain false false The author died in 1909, so this work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 100 years or fewer .