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In this gallery, we present 20 of the most striking frescoes found in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in Italy. These frescoes were once buried under a thick carpet of volcanic ash from the Vesuvius eruption of 79 CE.
From forbidden frescoes to famous faces, delve into Ancient Rome with this detailed look at Pompeii's art as uncovered by archeologists.
Roman fresco with a banquet scene from the Casa dei Casti Amanti, Pompeii. The Pompeian Styles are four periods which are distinguished in ancient Roman mural painting.
Stunning artworks have been uncovered in a new excavation at Pompeii, the Roman city buried in an eruption from Mount Vesuvius in AD79. Archaeologists say the frescos are among the finest yet ...
Pompeii’s frescoes are more than art; they offer vivid insights into Roman religious practices, mythology, and societal values, capturing the essence of ancient life. Image: The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, a painting by Greek artist Timanthes.
Pompeii's most important frescoes what they are, how they were made and how they were preserved intact for centuries despite the eruption.
Nestled beneath Mount Vesuvius’s ashes, Pompeii’s ancient artistry reveals a captivating glimpse into Roman life circa 79 AD. From vibrant frescoes adorning grand villas to intricate mosaics gracing public spaces, Pompeiian art reflects a rich blend of mythological, religious, and social themes.
The 12 large, detailed frescoes of mythological scenes that survive today reflect themes of divine reward and punishment. One painting illustrating the punishment of Ixion reinforces the omnipotence of Jupiter (a.k.a. Zeus) and his sons, while a scene showing a sacrifice in honor of the goddess Diana reflects the patrons’ humility.
Archaeologists working at the world-famous site have uncovered a banqueting hall with black-painted walls covered with frescoes of mythological characters associated with the Trojan War.
Its nearly 12,000 square feet are replete with bronze and marble sculptures, and its courtyard garden once boasted 12 spurting fountains—all of them stilled by the volcanic eruption that buried the...