Athena Review Image Archive ™
Pompeii: Temple of Isis, fresco of priest finial
Pompeii: Temple of Isis, fresco of priest finial (Mus.Arch Naples; photo: Athena Review)
The Temple of Isis, rebuilt between AD 62 and 79, contained numerus paintings in the 4th style. These include fanciful landscapes with villas, temples, and exotic plants and animals.
This
4th style painting from the Temple portrays a priest-like, gold on white finial on
top of a foliated staff. This is a baroque decorative element typical of the 4th
style, possibly representing a priest of the cult of Isis.
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