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Pompeii: Temple of Isis, fresco of villa 1



Pompeii: Temple of Isis, fresco of villa 1 (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 4th style painting from the Temple portrays an architectonic landscape with villa-like structures and porticoes, with a number of people outside.


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