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Pompeii: Temple of Isis, detail of naval battle 1
Pompeii: Temple of Isis, fresco of naval battle (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. Another common theme was naval battles with triermes.
This
detail from a 4th style painting from the Temple of Isis portrays a naval battle with two
triermes (armed galleys), with architectural elements resembling villas in the background.
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